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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Shop ’til you drop! – Saturday and Sunday
So this weekend, Allyson and I had our first taste of venturing off into the unknown on our own. After visiting the Jade Buddha, the rest of our group piled back on the bus to head back to the hotel … Continue reading
Downtown Shanghai – Buddha, Bund, Bargain!
Hello mei guo ren men (aka Americans)! We miss you all very much. Sorry we have neglected you for the past few days but we are in China for goodness sakes!! Where to even begin! This weekend has been packed … Continue reading
Food from our weekend in Shanghai
Corn Pizza with Mayo?? Chou Dou Fu (Stinky tofu) Yuck!
Teacha China
Crazy, we have been in China for a little over a week! Elle and I constantly find ourselves saying, “I can’t believe we live in China.” We had our first week of teaching at our training institute at Shanghai University. … Continue reading
More pictures from the Bund in Shanghai
Cute Baby On the Bund
Food So Far…
Ah yes real Chinese food! Contrary to popular belief it is not at all similar to what they serve at Panda Express. Shocking I know. Uigyer Noodles Rou and Cai Bao Soup Dumplings… I forget the Chinese name As a … Continue reading
The Bund, Typhoons, and Project Runway
So, I’m starting to realize that I need to get used to the ideathat my hair is never going to look good in China. I literally look like I got struck by lightning, which isn’t such a far-fetched idea … Continue reading
Happy Chinese Valentines Day
Our first full day in China happened to fall on Chinese Valentines Day. Elle asked me to be her Valentine, I said yes because I don’t really know anyone else. We ate some of our first Chinese street food and … Continue reading
Elle’s last night in America
So, my wonderful parents let me throw a small going-away party my last night. Though not all my friends or family could make it, it was nice to say good bye to a few people. My dad made us a … Continue reading
