Category: around my neighborhood

Having a rest

Right now it’s May holiday, one of the three busiest travel times in China. China has two nationwide week long holidays–one in October (National day) and one in May (in honor of the workers). During these times the… Read More

This is China…

A few of the things that have recently caused me to smile, shake my head, and think “only in China…” We were informed this week that we needed to give our FAO our May holiday plans by this… Read More

Spring is coming!

Evidence that spring may eventually arrive in the Dongbei region of China… Melting snow: the five feet snow drifts are slowly receding and creating nice little streams all over campus. Swinging cranes: construction is back in full swing,… Read More