Category Archives: Travel

The Candy Queen’s New Year’s Give-away: Part 2

Posted on March 24, 2014 by connieinasia

For me, my Year of the Horse gift-giving began at 6:30 a.m. for my morning swim at the pool.  After grabbing the first big bag of candy, I hustled out the door to hail a taxi across town to the … Continue reading →

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The Candy Queen Gallops into the Year of the Horse: Part 1

Posted on March 23, 2014 by connieinasia

This was written awhile back but I was unable to post it.  Seemed such a waste not to so here it is now. After a week of crowded bus and train stations, traffic jams on the main city roads, mobs … Continue reading →

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Part 2: A Foreigner’s Glimpse at Troubled Southern China

Posted on January 16, 2014 by connieinasia

 In yet another eye-opener, my Chinese organization (The Amity Foundation, 爱德基金会) had its foreign language teachers’ winter conference in Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi .  All the foreign teachers in our program, about 17 at that time, and their … Continue reading →

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“It’s here! It’s here! It’s here!”: A Christmas Tradition Continues Along the Yangtze

Posted on January 7, 2014 by connieinasia

My greatest purpose in returning to Luzhou for Christmas and New Year’s was to reconnect with teachers, college administrators, friends from around the city and my church community. But a tad more on the selfish side, I wanted to pick … Continue reading →

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The Yearly Blog Summary Report is In!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by connieinasia

Happy New Year, 2014! To start us all off, I’d like to share Word Press’ posted report of my website activities throughout the year. Thank you so much for following me in 2013. I look forward to your readership in … Continue reading →

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At the Park, Christians Practice for Church Performance Celebrations

Posted on December 21, 2013 by connieinasia

It started 2 months ago. I arrived on Wednesday after class to Meng Zhui Wan park, where my swimming pool is located, to find quite a crowd. Every day, I have been swimming as a part of my daily exercise … Continue reading →

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Dressing the City in Gold: The Autumn Gingko (银杏) In Full Glory

Posted on December 15, 2013 by connieinasia

All week, bright sunshine and 60-degree temperatures have filled the Sichuan University campus lawns with crowds of happy folk. Families, the elderly, kite flyers, dog walkers and students have been putting this amazing weather to good use. Blankets are spread … Continue reading →

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A Beloved Teacher Leaves, and Returns

Posted on November 24, 2013 by connieinasia

Two months ago, I entered my 8:30 a.m. morning lesson in Room 305 a bit earlier than usual. I was hoping Teacher Chen, my Comprehensive Chinese and writing teacher, and I could discuss better ways to improve his lessons. Our … Continue reading →

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Visiting Luzhou for the Weekend

Posted on September 8, 2013 by connieinasia

        The past week has been filled with settling into my off-campus room in Chengdu, registering for the semester, applying for my permanent student visa and adjusting to big city life.  It also means adjusting to the cold.          Upon landing in Chengdu, … Continue reading →

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Four-legged Discards: What Chinese College Kids Leave Behind

Posted on July 17, 2013 by connieinasia

        I have returned after a full week in Chengdu to a campus that is oddly quiet. Both our Luzhou college students and Qing Hai University students have fled, returning to their homes for the summer break.             Along with … Continue reading →

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