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#134 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (Yangtze River Cruise from Yinchang to Chongqing, Summer 2011)

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September 11th 2011
Published: September 7th 2011
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Before the 20th Century, rugged mountains virtually isolated Sichuan Province from eastern China, and it was only a 400 mile stretch of the Yangtzi River (Chang Jiang in Chinese), linking the huge city of Chongqing with the city of Yichang in Hubei Province that opened Sichuan and the West to eastern China. The journey was a perilous one, as the Yangtzi River came tearing through the "sheer-s... Read Full Entry



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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info
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In order to return to the Century Diamond Cruise Ship, we must pass the same Three Little Gorges, in reverse.In order to return to the Century Diamond Cruise Ship, we must pass the same Three Little Gorges, in reverse.
In order to return to the Century Diamond Cruise Ship, we must pass the same Three Little Gorges, in reverse.
We had heavy rains throughout our visit through the Three Little Gorges. We had heavy rains throughout our visit through the Three Little Gorges.
We had heavy rains throughout our visit through the Three Little Gorges.
Under cloudy skies, the Century Diamond is waiting to serve a late lunch.Under cloudy skies, the Century Diamond is waiting to serve a late lunch.
Under cloudy skies, the Century Diamond is waiting to serve a late lunch.
We are again cruising the elevated water levels of the Yangtze River, and are about to enter another of the Three "Large" Gorges ahead.We are again cruising the elevated water levels of the Yangtze River, and are about to enter another of the Three "Large" Gorges ahead.
We are again cruising the elevated water levels of the Yangtze River, and are about to enter another of the Three "Large" Gorges ahead.
Interesting rock-patterns as we continue our journey down the Yangtze River.Interesting rock-patterns as we continue our journey down the Yangtze River.
Interesting rock-patterns as we continue our journey down the Yangtze River.
Along the Three Major Gorges of the Yangtze, remnant of ancient trails and life is also still visible. Along the Three Major Gorges of the Yangtze, remnant of ancient trails and life is also still visible.
Along the Three Major Gorges of the Yangtze, remnant of ancient trails and life is also still visible.
Paths, to pull ships with the help of harnessed trackers through rapids are still visible, only slightly above the water lines.Paths, to pull ships with the help of harnessed trackers through rapids are still visible, only slightly above the water lines.
Paths, to pull ships with the help of harnessed trackers through rapids are still visible, only slightly above the water lines.
Before the rapids were cleared in the 1950's, teams of barely paid trackers would pull the boats, inch by inch, through the Gorges' torrents. This is one such place where the lived and worked.Before the rapids were cleared in the 1950's, teams of barely paid trackers would pull the boats, inch by inch, through the Gorges' torrents. This is one such place where the lived and worked.
Before the rapids were cleared in the 1950's, teams of barely paid trackers would pull the boats, inch by inch, through the Gorges' torrents. This is one such place where the lived and worked.
View along the Yangtze River, before entering the most narrow of the Three Gorges.View along the Yangtze River, before entering the most narrow of the Three Gorges.
View along the Yangtze River, before entering the most narrow of the Three Gorges.
We disembark the Victoria Diamond for a side-excursion to the "White Emperor City".We disembark the Victoria Diamond for a side-excursion to the "White Emperor City".
We disembark the Victoria Diamond for a side-excursion to the "White Emperor City".
The White Emperor City sits on top of an island hill, and can only be crossed by this bridge.The White Emperor City sits on top of an island hill, and can only be crossed by this bridge.
The White Emperor City sits on top of an island hill, and can only be crossed by this bridge.
Some of the crew members and waiters of the Century Diamond pose on the bridge to the White Emperor Palace.Some of the crew members and waiters of the Century Diamond pose on the bridge to the White Emperor Palace.
Some of the crew members and waiters of the Century Diamond pose on the bridge to the White Emperor Palace.
The White Emperor City has been fabled, especiall during the Three Kingdom era, in Chinese History The White Emperor City has been fabled, especiall during the Three Kingdom era, in Chinese History
The White Emperor City has been fabled, especiall during the Three Kingdom era, in Chinese History
The colorful entrance to the White Emperor CityThe colorful entrance to the White Emperor City
The colorful entrance to the White Emperor City
Wonderful ancient fountains and mythical sculptures grace the courtyards.Wonderful ancient fountains and mythical sculptures grace the courtyards.
Wonderful ancient fountains and mythical sculptures grace the courtyards.
Wax-figurers recount the historical events of the White Emperor City.Wax-figurers recount the historical events of the White Emperor City.
Wax-figurers recount the historical events of the White Emperor City.
Skeletons from some hanging coffins on display in the White Emperor City.Skeletons from some hanging coffins on display in the White Emperor City.
Skeletons from some hanging coffins on display in the White Emperor City.
Aritifacts of the Bai people found along with the hanging coffinsAritifacts of the Bai people found along with the hanging coffins
Aritifacts of the Bai people found along with the hanging coffins
Ancient money tree in the museum of the White Emperor City, dating to the Bai people.Ancient money tree in the museum of the White Emperor City, dating to the Bai people.
Ancient money tree in the museum of the White Emperor City, dating to the Bai people.
Indside the White Palace 3Indside the White Palace 3
Indside the White Palace 3
Inside the courtyard of the White Emperor PalaceInside the courtyard of the White Emperor Palace
Inside the courtyard of the White Emperor Palace



8th September 2011

Susan Goodman
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Your blogs are great. We never did meet, while I was teaching in Nanjing. But I really enjoy reading your blogs. This one was particularly good. I\'m back in Atlanta, but am glad to be transported to China. Thanks.
9th September 2011

Tracy
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hi
Hi,hans, i am so glad to see you have had such a wonderful summer holiday,these pictures are so beautiful, and i am really impressed by your special t-shirt in the second picture and the big chinese characters on your t-shirt in the sixth picture, i guess you have made great progress in your chinese, wish you a happy mid-autumn festival, take care.
11th September 2011

Sue
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Another great blog!!!
Hi Hans! What an amazing summer you had!!! Keep the blogs coming!
11th April 2012

anonymous
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schade, ich habe bislang die Landschaft der 3 schluchten noch nie gesehen. Wie viele Sachen wurden damals under dem Wasser fuer ewig begraben? Schwer sich zu vorstellen.

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