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...