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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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Leaving the beautiful main entrance to the White Emperor City.Leaving the beautiful main entrance to the White Emperor City.
Leaving the beautiful main entrance to the White Emperor City.
Returning to the ship, I make friends with this lovely child and her mother.Returning to the ship, I make friends with this lovely child and her mother.
Returning to the ship, I make friends with this lovely child and her mother.
We are floating again along the Yangtze River to our next destination, the Snow Jade Cave.We are floating again along the Yangtze River to our next destination, the Snow Jade Cave.
We are floating again along the Yangtze River to our next destination, the Snow Jade Cave.
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #1View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #1
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #1
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #2View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #2
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #2
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #3View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #3
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #3
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #4View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #4
View toward the shores of the Yangtze River, #4
On the way to the Snow Jade Cave, I pass a colony of monkeys, who were rather friendly and of course waiting for a handout.On the way to the Snow Jade Cave, I pass a colony of monkeys, who were rather friendly and of course waiting for a handout.
On the way to the Snow Jade Cave, I pass a colony of monkeys, who were rather friendly and of course waiting for a handout.
The Snow Jade Cave, only discovered in the min 1990's, contains a museum collection of white stalactites.The Snow Jade Cave, only discovered in the min 1990's, contains a museum collection of white stalactites.
The Snow Jade Cave, only discovered in the min 1990's, contains a museum collection of white stalactites.
The stalactites takes many shapes, and this one is known as "Snowy Jade Penguin".
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #1Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #1
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #1
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #2Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #2
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #2
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #3Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #3
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #3
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #4Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #4
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #4
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #5Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #5
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #5
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #6Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #6
Walking through the Snow Jade Cave, #6
Back on board, the ship cruises under newly constructed bridge, on its way to the city of Chongqing.Back on board, the ship cruises under newly constructed bridge, on its way to the city of Chongqing.
Back on board, the ship cruises under newly constructed bridge, on its way to the city of Chongqing.
Hundred's of Billions of Dollars are spent by the Central Government in Beijing on infrastructure, some more successful than others.Hundred's of Billions of Dollars are spent by the Central Government in Beijing on infrastructure, some more successful than others.
Hundred's of Billions of Dollars are spent by the Central Government in Beijing on infrastructure, some more successful than others.
With the towers of Chongqing in sight, we pass the modern new concert hall of Chongqing.With the towers of Chongqing in sight, we pass the modern new concert hall of Chongqing.
With the towers of Chongqing in sight, we pass the modern new concert hall of Chongqing.
The Carvings of Dazu, near Chongqing, will be the topic of my next TravelBlog.The Carvings of Dazu, near Chongqing, will be the topic of my next TravelBlog.
The Carvings of Dazu, near Chongqing, will be the topic of my next TravelBlog.
After dis-embarking in Chongqing, I hired a car and guide for a visit to the famed Stone-carvings of Dazu. One of the great sculptures in the mountain is this 50ft Buddha, as he lies on his side.
My cruise on the Century Diamond was my Birthday present to myself. Happy to share this journey with you.My cruise on the Century Diamond was my Birthday present to myself. Happy to share this journey with you.
My cruise on the Century Diamond was my Birthday present to myself. Happy to share this journey with you.
THE last 3 PHOTOS ARE FROM THE AREA OF YINCHANG, BEFORE EMBARKATION.
One way to cross the lower Yangtze RiverOne way to cross the lower Yangtze River
One way to cross the lower Yangtze River



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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