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One week down… many to go…
My first week in China has been an overwhelming experience. So many new things from the language, the people, the food and even the toilets! I have been to more malls in the last 7 days than I have...
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New becomes old
Its strange how quickly you become used to something new. How the everyday differences become common place The foggy air, the towers of apartments, the bicycles, the terrible driving… everything...
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Sardine Rush!
Last night I experienced what I call the Chinese Sardine Rush! Friday night after work everyone is trying to get home, all at the same time. It was my first time travelling by bus after work alone. I...
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Time flies…
Its been over a week since my last post. Unfortunately my computer crashed a few days ago and I waited with bated breath hoping that all my pictures, music, documents were saved. Luckily after 2 days...
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Christmas in China
Im sorry I haven’t posted anything for a while, we have been super busy organising for the christmas activities for the children here at Ellson. Last week we had the christmas party (2 parties, 2...
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2013 to 2014
I’m sorry it has taken so long to write a new post, it’s been really busy here, I haven’t had a holiday yet. So to update you on my new year so far… the Christmas performance went really well,...
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Shijiazhuang at night
In an effort to meet new people and make new friends outside of work I have been frequenting the local “foreigners bar” named Chokolate Bar. It’s amazing the mixture of foreigners that you meet in this...
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Beijing
From the 30th of January China has been celebrating the Chinese New Year, the biggest event of the year, it is of equivalent importance as Christmas is in the west. For those of you know didn’t know we...
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The Forbidden City
Today we braved the crowds and the cutting wind and chill to visit THE FORBIDDEN CITY!!! A little background info: The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end...
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Spring in China
Apologies for not updating everyone, have been super busy lately. At work we have been busy preparing and opening a new branch. I have now taken over the drama classes at my branch and are an...
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