Here I go again
On the train to Putian I am surrounded by a group of Chinese people speaking English, from a pharmaceutical company, going on a weekend trip to 武夷山 (Wǔ yí shān, Wuyi Mountain). The lady next to me is a manager, reading a book in English.
It is lovely to get … See more...
Well, it has happened again! That lovely group got off the train, and were replaced by some guys. It is not so pleasant. There is a smell as if someone has trodden in some dog poo. For nearly an hour already, and still one more hour to go … See more...
Needed some fresh air.
Thankfully it seems whoever was the culprit has got off the train.… See more...
Arriving in Putian.
This is just a “flying visit” to Putian – only here for one night to see EX’s school and get a feel for the place.
Thanks to EX for the welcome, showing me her school, and for arranging a happy meal with her mum and a couple … See more...
This morning it really felt like being in the countryside, rather than a city of nearly 2 million people. Birds and crickets chirping, chickens clucking, and cockerel crowing.
After breakfast, EX took me to her church, then we had lunch and a look around the university.
Finally, EX drove … See more...