I've been back in Guangzhou for about a week now and with all the choir concerts, holiday events, Chinese lessons, and work it feels more like a whole month. With the weather in the 60F range, it feels positively wintry here. Our Christmas tree is up and the whole city is bedazzled with glitzy decorations... Continue Reading →
I lied. I told you my next post would focus on our Bali trip, but since getting back, Guangzhou has reached out and pulled me into such a full and busy life that I've hardly had a chance to write. And when I do have a quiet moment to do so, my head and heart... Continue Reading →
Guangzhou has also been particularly hot, humid, dusty, and polluted lately. It's unlike me to want to spend most of my day inside at home, but since resetting my system in the UK, I've been feeling protective of my health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, walking around in Guangzhou at the moment is quite painful. On a... Continue Reading →
I'm generally someone who likes a schedule. I am happiest with an 8am-5pm work day. I like the rhythm of a busy work week opening up into a chill Friday and an open weekend. Of course, I can't say I love having to get up at 6am every week day morning, but I do like the... Continue Reading →
We are in the heart of transfer season in ex-pat world when large numbers of foreigners leave Guangzhou for new pursuits back home or elsewhere. While so many of our friends and colleagues are busy packing up or moving in, it's been a quiet time for us. Since I don't have a whole lot to... Continue Reading →
Summer is in full swing, and the days are hot, humid, and stormy with daily torrential rain showers that cool off the city and people. I'm spending my week days working as a Lead Counselor at Camp Canton Academy AKA summer camp. I think this is the third year we've organized a camp. It was initially... Continue Reading →
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