The second question is usually "where in China?" The rest of that conversation involves us trying to describe where Suzhou is while the listener tries to pretend they know more about Chinas geography than they actually do. Don't feel bad, we're learning too.
An open hand substitutes nicely for a map of China...Suzhou is somewhere near the tip of my ring finger while Hong Kong is down around the pinky and Beijing is closer to the index finger. Why not make it easier and get this detail out of the way with our first blog post?
Suzhou is located near the eastern coast of China in Jiangsu Province. It's about a 1-1.5 hour drive to the west from Shanghai. Clif's work office will be in Wuxi, which is also visible on the map to the northwest of Suzhou.
Perhaps we'll talk next about what we expect to find in Suzhou such as population density, weather and shopping.
WHAT?? ARE YOU SERIOUSLY MOVING TO CHINA?? jk. I just wanted to be the first one to post something. I will try to read your blog religiously, so that we can remain friends.
ReplyDeleteReading the blog will be vital to remaining friends. Good choice.
DeleteI want to come visit you guys! I loved China. I spent time in Hangzhou and Shanghai when I was there. Shanghai was amazing! I'm so jealous and of course happy for you guys! What an experience!
ReplyDeleteYou should talk to MJ. You guys could come together!
DeleteHow exciting!! I can't wait to read more blogs!!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure I do plenty of dumb things to fill many pages!
DeleteAwesome! Shayne, will you be teaching while you're there?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I will look for a full time teaching job, but I may look to tutor or volunteer. I can't be locked in by a job! :-)
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