Placement

Hi everyone back at placement today but photos up soon

Fighting stuff......

Watch out ....I have been practising my kung foo.....( in traditional  Chinese costume )

Downside to China

The only things that i can say were not good were.....
Not having western toilets...so we said they had squatty pottys...
Also we missed having blue skies...in China they do not have blue skies...although very warm and muggy at times  there was not often sun.
The drivers are a bit crazy...can i say that? Well it like a game of cat and mouse when trying to cross roads there doesnt seem to be any laws on sticking to light controls or pedestrian crossing..you take your life into hands when crossing at green man as you still get cars and mopeds especially zooming past...oh and the come onto the pavements...see i can say crazy lol.
Ni Hao wo hen zian ni.........Chinese lessons paid of. Liz x

Thank you GCU

I would like to thank first of all GCU for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity to represent the university and be an ambassador for them. I have had a superb learning experience in Chinese Culture and language and had the opportunity to be part of talking to students learning English to help them and support them along with encouraging them to continue to keep links with GCU. I have made many friends and look forward to seeing the students again when the come to GCU in a couple of months time. I would like to add that ECUST were marvelous hosts and ensured that we made the most of our short time with them. We were all really sad to be leaving. I look forward to letting you all see the photos of the beautiful city then you can see for yourselves.

Zai Jian China(goodbye)

We leave for the airport tonight. So myself Ann and Lesley decided to go back into Shanghai Cit to visit the popular and famous "Yu Yuan" Gardens which was built in 1559, it was originally a private garden in Ming Dynasty. . Inside the garden lies the command post (Dianetangchun Hall) for that yeats revolt of Small Swords Society. Having a taste of steamed puddings, winkles and spiced beans in the Old City God Temple and wandering around the Nine -Turn Bridge, you can truly experience the genuine Shanghai style.  finish our time in China.  It was so peacful and beautiful with many bonsai trees and many more plus beautiful buildings including the very famous Dragon Wall ...There was huge carvings and one particular Dragon whose body/tail makes up the roofs along the gardens. Again there were many happy Koi fish very large and colourful (happy fish).

Hangzhou two day tour

In the beautiful city of Hangzhou!!
This city has been called a blessed land of fish, rice and silk and "paradise on earth". The city is ranked as one of the happiest cities in China for 8 concecutive years and one of the best business friendly cities in Chinese maneland. Wear Lake is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. The Lake lies in the arms of beautifully undulating hills on three sides, creating a matchless merge that only nature can achieve. We stayed in an amazing top class hotel called "Zhengshao International. Again we were amazed by Chinas (EUCUST) Hospatality ...VIP treatment again and all paid for a one night stay with a specially arranged meal.

Zhujiajiao tour of Southern China water town

We travelled with our French students to this gorgeous town. We had free time to mingle with the crowds through the tiny streets laced with market stalls and many different wares to sell. There was a famous bridge that we walked over called Happy Fish. If you caught a fish and returned itvto the water you made a wish and it would hopefully come true. Myself..Kate and Lesley went on a gondola and I began singing the song " just one cornetto and you take the high road" before i knew it the chinese were taking videos and photos of me...i dred to think what they tought but it was all fun. :-)