Sakura blossoms in Lushun

Lushun was previously called Port Arthur and until recently has been closed to foreigners, being the home of a large naval base.The Russians and Japanese have had major battles in the 20th century for control of this port city. We took the train then bus to Lushun to enjoy the cherry blossoms (Japanese sakura cherry trees) at Long Wang tang Park.

Year Two Comes to a Close

June 11th 2011
Our second year in China is quickly coming to a close- time has just flown and when we see friends and colleagues packing boxes and crates, we have mixed feelings. With the education system cutbacks in both BC and AB, not much chance of working there; so we might as well take advantage of the opportunities here. Therefore, as most of you know, we have signed another contract, with different p ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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