Day one in Nanjing

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October 11th 2009

Published: October 11th 2009

Wow, what a day! So to pick up where I left off...after breakfast we took to the streets. I thought that I was in the company of a few Nanjing frequenters...turns out that this was a new experience for the entire group. Ming is questionable since he did come on this trip last year with the same program...but if you know Ming at all...it is safe to say that we were all on our own out there. We ... Read Full Entry

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Mariah Judd

Mariah Beth

I am a PhD candidate at Purdue University and I am traveling to China with the NSF funded GK12 program. Starting in Nanjing/Wuxi to observe and participate in their science education program then to Guangzhou to do collabrative research on rice blast disease. I hope to take a few weekend trips to Shanghi and Hong Kong before returning home. No matter what it is going to be an adventure!!... full info

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Toast #...5 maybe

This was one of MANY toasts between Ming and various other people.

Partial group shot

Here is a partial group shot of the dinner.

The bosses toast

The bosses toasted more than everyone...it ws great to watch

One more time...

All of the men were toasting to manhood in this shot.

Nice fish

The funny thing is that by the time that this dish got around to me it was already picked clean.

Guess...

Leo is eating this and it made my stomach turn just watching him eat it.

Have you guessed?

It is TURTLE!!!!! I did NOT try this one.

Good night

We were all spent at the end of this long meal and ready to head home to our fabulous pillows and warm comforter.

11th October 2009

Connie Ivey
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This is so interesting!!
Mariah...your blog is so interesting! I am enjoying it so much and I love that you take so many pictures! That's something I love to do, too! take care! connie

11th October 2009

Josh
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I am Jealous!
Now THAT is how a day of sights and food should be done, even if you didn't eat the turtle (Boo). The pictures are fantastic and I can tell you are having a great time and really taking advantage of the experience. YES... I am jealous!! I miss you a ton!! ... But next time try the turtle ;)

11th October 2009

Carrie
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Congrats on finally trying some new food! I've already eaten at Taj Mahal now that you're gone... See, I told you that you were going to have a wonderful time! Just wish I was there too! Na, my Chinese friend, told me the pickpockets are bad in Guangzhou and that you must be very careful to lookout for cars. Have so much fun!

11th October 2009

TAmara James
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OMG
I am so jealous and proud of you! Mariah, no alcohol, What a shocker! I am so proud of you for trying the food. i hope that is on camera! It is so weird to think that you are so FAR Away!!! I'm leaving for SACNAS this week and I have to say CHina has robbed me of my BFF- My first SACNAS without you!

11th October 2009

Dad
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Meal
Mariah, You should stick with the vegatable dishes. It is true they eat almost anything in China. During the last olympics I received an email with some of the food (I use the word in the broader term) served at the food court. What you had at your banquet was very tame. 40% I'm very proud of you, keep it up. Again the pic's are awsome. Love, Dad

11th October 2009

Barbette
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This is so cool, being able to see you and hear about your day makes it feel like you are close. Helps a mother not worry so much. :) What an amazing adventure you are on. I am so excited for you. You guys sound important. At some point please tell exactly what it is you are doing over there. Love you!!!

11th October 2009

Adis
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I'm so glad that all of you arrived safely. I'm loving reading your blog and looking at all of your pictures. Have a great time on all of your adventures!

12th October 2009

Mansoora
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Mariah! Looks like you're having a lot of fun :) Love reading about your adventures!!

12th October 2009

amanda
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Watch out for the bikes...
I totally forgot about the sidewalks as streets!!! Sorry! Oh and watch out for bikes and scooters, the drivers have death wishes... Nanjing is so beautiful and Wuxi will be fun!

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