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plural ([personal profile] plural) wrote2005-05-19 02:17 pm

China

They have been keeping me very busy
and I have not had nearly the opportunity to update that I would like
much of the reason is due to the limited hours of the hotel business center
which is most inconvenient for me.

So far my time in China has been a mind blowing experience
even if I have seriously slacked with regards to updating
but I will endeavor to be better in the future.

I am thinking it may be easier to compose a more lengthy entry offline
and merely post it when I can steal a few minutes.

while I (again) do not have nearly enough time to
get into much of the details of my experience here
I thought I would at least share with you
some of the photos which I have taken so far.
[with the caveat that I am only able to share]
[the lower quality versions until I return home]

edit: doh, I broke the links reorganizing the files,
and I have to go now but I will fix them as soon as I can
[my bad, sorry]




The view outside my hotel window. This is the city wall of Xi'an


An example of traditional music and historical dress in the city of Xi'an


A bicycle and moped parking lot
[estimate 400-500 bicycles]


Walking in the evening along the Xi'an city wall


An example of the electronic signs around Xi'an


The South Gate to the city of Xi'an


This is Tracie, she has been my primary handler while I've been in Xi'an


The entrance to School #83 where I have been teaching


A busy city street in the center of Xi'an


Interacting with one of my students


One of the 10 classes which make Senior 1 Grade (age 16) at the school
each class is around 50 students.


Group photo with one of my classes

and, as the rabbit said

I'm late

so to quote another rabbit

that's all folks

I hope to have a more hefty update soon

love love

your king

[identity profile] tydestra.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
easiest game of 'where's waldo' or in your case 'the king' ever

[identity profile] xelyn23.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
Gorgeous as always! Thanks for making us jealous sharing those pics. Colors bleed through even in a foggy grey day. Also, you look happy :) Take care...

[identity profile] asrei.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 10:48 am (UTC)(link)
*wide smile*
Babe - you look great.

[identity profile] asrei.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 10:49 am (UTC)(link)
not to mention - the photography is awesome.

[identity profile] thawaltzingfool.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, you look terribly happy and so do your students.

Lovely pictures of the city. I envy you.

Enjoy.

[identity profile] atillathehung.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Very cool photos, your highness. They make me want to visit.

[identity profile] campbellconey.livejournal.com 2005-05-19 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
i love that pic of you with your class. and awesome shirt, to boot. ;-)

that photo of the south gate of xian is breathtaking.

can't wait to hear full details. take care and be safe.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_sacchi/ 2005-05-20 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Wow! Great shots of such a beautiful place. And that last picture is adorable.

[identity profile] h2b.livejournal.com 2005-05-20 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
Plural - I want you to know that this pic of you with your class is now my wallpaper. I am so proud of you and happy that you are doing something so helpful - I had no idea this was your plan. Are you attaining wisdom, my friend? What are they teaching you?
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