Category Archives: Travel

Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai

My mom and sister came over during Amanda’s spring break to explore some of what the PRC has to offer. Quite a different climate than when my dad came in January, China is currently in bloom! All of the fruit … Continue reading

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The Dragon Warrior

Here is a short video of the Pandas feeding in Chengdu. I was going to put some music to it but I want you all to listen to the funny noises they make. It reminds me of (for those of … Continue reading

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Pandas in the Morning Time, Pandas in the Hot Sun Shine

Bear Cats. Meow.

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Chengdu… Home of the Pandas and all things SPICY

This weekend Elle and I ventured over to the Sichuan province to the west of us to the city of Chengdu. Chengdu is the fifth most populated city in China with 13 million people. Chengdu is located in the Southwest … Continue reading

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The Great Wall

Upon arriving back in China we met my Dad and Aunite Wan in Beijing! While spend a lot of our time shopping we also saw The Forbidden City and the Great Wall before heading down to Guilin and the Li … Continue reading

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We are back!!!

Sorry we have been MIA for a couple months, too busy traveling the world! Today Elle and I taught our first class of our second semester… time does fly. Our two month vacation for Chinese New Year was the most … Continue reading

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Student Association Christmas Show

The students on my campus sang/acted/danced for a Christmas show. The foreign teachers were guests of honor were we received candy, Santa Hats, apples and yes two hard boiled eggs.  We wish we could be home for the white Christmas Colorado … Continue reading

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Final Examinations

My students just finished taking their final examinations today. I’ve graded all my Business English tests and the students did great for the most part. A couple girls got 98%. And even Eminem, who has a 68% for participation because … Continue reading

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Beyonce be “Upgrading ya,” and I’ll be “Updating ya!”

Clearly Allyson and I have been hanging out too much. I’m starting to obsess over Beyonce almost has much as she obsesses (jk, no one could ever get close to topping Ally). But, omg Beyonce is seriously running the world. … Continue reading

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Wanderlust

Two birds in flight-hearts beating as one. The sun shines upon their wings, drenching them with healing warmth. The earth spreads below them-all theirs. This is a quote from one of my favorite books I just recently reread, Snow Flower … Continue reading

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