Friday the 13th

It's 1/13/2017. It's Friday the 13th!!
What have we been up to? A lot of walking! Yes, we walk roughly 6-10 miles a day. That took a few days to get used to. Want to go to the store? Put your coat and shoes on and walk!

Some things that are taking awhile to adjust to here in China:
1) Taking your leftovers home is an extra 1 yuan. You are paying for the plastic dish.
2) Grocery bags are extra. Remember to bring your own to save some change.
3) Labels. We do not read Chinese. If the label doesn't have a picture or English subtext, we don't buy it. Who knows what it could be.
4) Bathrooms. Remember to bring your own tissue with you when you leave to go out. Most places do not have TP to use. Also, 99% of bathrooms are squat toliets. Just get used to it.
5) Lack of personal space. Chinese people don't understand the need to have space. They basically stand on top of you.
6) Lack of heat indoors.  Forget wearing cute tops.  Your jacket is on until you go to bed.


Picture of us getting ready to Teach a Spec class.

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2017 at 12:24 AM

    It looks like you are acclimating pretty well.
    You are braver than me regarding the "squatting"
    facilities. Keep blogging - I'm loving the pics
    and local commentary. :-) - Laura Robinette

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2017 at 12:26 AM

    and sorry about the Anonymous thing.
    Not trying to be mysterious but when
    posting you're forced to select a profile
    and I do not have anything from the list :-) - Laura Robinette

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