#93 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College- My Last Semester Feb-Apr

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June 30th 2008

Published: September 8th 2008

Hello from Riga, Latvia and welcome to the second installment of my four installment wrap up of my last semester in Taizhou. As always, it was a very busy one, with some very special events and always lots of variety! I will keep the text to a minimum and let the photos speak for themselves! I will be publishing fairly frequently from now on, otherwise my adventure will be over before you get ... Read Full Entry

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Susan Storr

Sue Treadie

This blog was started in 2006 when I embarked on a new life adventure teaching English in China. It was a wonderful, enriching and enlightening experience. Many of you came on this journey with me. For those of you who are searching for more meaning and satisfaction in your life and feel that teaching languages overseas might fit the bill, I enthusiastically encourage you to take up the challenge as I did nine years ago. You will never regret it. In fact you will probably say "Why didn't I do this years ago?" I then began a journal of my journey home to Australia- the long way round! U... full info

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Spring walks through Taizhou 14

Can't resist another view- this time from below!

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Spring walks through Taizhou 17

Monument to a famous 10th Century local writer (his name slips my memory at this time) and the Literator's Galaxy Hall where writers used to meet, discuss and create works of importance.

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A sign of the times- trilingual!

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There are still a few market gardens surviving the onslaught of development, creating a more tranquil feel in this bustling city.

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Couldn't resist a seat in this neat bicycle contraption!

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Blossoms emerging

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A closer look.

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Gorgeous bonsai at our favourite plant market.

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This unusual plant was Hans' and my favourite. Do click on it to view it in larger format.

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View from Mary's bank downstairs to original house complex where Hu Jin Tou spent his early years. It's tucked away in the "backyard" and is a popular "tourist spot" for those with connections! I was lucky enough to have those connections!

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View of front door from downstairs

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Mary gives me the guided tour.

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The contrast of old and new. Great to see the preservation of the old residence, even though nothing is being done to maintain it. I hope it stays there!

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My great day out with Mary as my host finished with a surprise free latin dance lesson from mutual friend Amy's niece Tina. Tina and her partner are number one in the country, so I was definately in with the experts!

Foreign Language Festival 2

Student hosts dressed in traditional outfits. They are joint MC's who will present the evening in 4 languages: Putonghua (Mandarin), English, Japanese and Korean. We now have 3 foreign language that students can major in at our little college!

Foreign Language Festival 3

Good friend and ex-student Kylie is still heavily involved with student activities. Even though she is now working, she shows her support to everything that happens here.

Foreign Language Festival 4

One of our staff with her students preparing for her class's drama presentation.

Foreign Language Festival 5

My Business English boys waiting for the action! They are 4 out of a total of 58 students! Number 5 is Tony who is not in this photo. Talk about being outnumbered!

Foreign Language Festival 6

Business English majors are ready to present their drama presentation.

Foreign Language Festival 7

Good friends Hannah and Dina.

8th September 2008

Hans
Hans J. Schneider

We did have a wonderful spring-semester 2008..
Thanks for your wonderful photos of our last semester together. Those who are hiding at home, in front of their TV, don't really know what they are missing in this wonderful city of Taizhou. So glad we had these two years together, and your students often ask about you. The photos will be lasting memories of special moments, and words are not enough to describe the emotions of the moments. I wish you continued joy on your great adventure, and please stay safe. Thinking of you often, and thanks for being such a good friend, always, Hans

11th September 2008

Jacque
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End of a chapter!
I can't believe it's been two years since you first asked all those questions!! I'm ecstatic you had such a wonderful experience and are left with a lot of wonderful memories. I told you the students would be great!! Still a lot of years left under the belt yet, Sue... the world's a big place.

13th September 2008

phone ranger
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Are you losing weight?
Hi Treadie, Thought you were losing weight - no wonder with the photos of some of the foods on offer - very interesting!

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