My first lesson back in Shinyway School. A private lesson with JL. I am so happy to see her, YH and CY again, and finally met ST (briefly) too. I think with the arrival in Hangzhou, the couple of disappointments yesterday, and the humidity, which I can’t remember being as … See more...
Lessons Day 2
My first group lesson of the week. We are six students all at slightly different levels in different areas, I think. Our teacher, FH, remembered me from YH’s wedding last year. I took some photos of her during the class. She thinks they are not very good. She is probably … See more...
Lessons Day 3
Today has been a very full, emotional day.
Of course it started out with another fun group lesson with teacher FH.
After class I met up with Wei Xiao Wei (微小薇) who came all the way from Shanghai just to visit me! We had a really great time together, although … See more...
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...
Bitter-Sweet
I’m going to be leaving Hangzhou in the morning.
It’s been a bitter-sweet day: tough but enjoyable last lesson and great time with friends, but sad to say goodbye.
I will be leaving a large part of my heart in Hangzhou and with friends met here.
Group lesson with my … See more...