Impression

It’s my penultimate day in Hangzhou.  How time flies!  I had my last lesson with my wonderful teacher, JL.  The lady barista at the school coffee shop also remembered me from nearly a year ago.  She said (in Chinese) “you came back!”.  Then, “Hot Chocolate?”  I guess I leave some … See more...

Hangzhou To Wuyi

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...

Putian

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...

Shenzhen to Hong Kong

It’s a hot and humid, sunny and sweaty day to be leaving Shenzhen.

Managed to buy a Sim card for Hong Kong, thanks to the kind help of a nice young lady at Futian Check-Point.  Now to find my way to 香港 (Hong Kong).

I don’t know if I should … See more...