November and December were so busy for us that I completely forgot to update my posts for MONTHS. We were enjoying more relaxed COVID regulations, having all of our staff finally show up on campus, and visiting fun places like the Great Wall and Shanghai! I even finally got to see the Beijing Pants!! November … Continue reading Beijing Expat November and December 2020
We were told on the way to the wall, "Bù qù chángchéng fēi hǎohàn" which means, "he who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man". Well guess what folks?? I can safely say that we are now true men!! The wall at Chenjiabao A few weeks ago, you saw us … Continue reading Great Wall Camping Adventure!
It has been almost a full week since I started teaching the students of Beijing Kaiwen Academy! It has been an amazing week for both myself and Calvin, learning the campus and our schedules! We have almost perfected our walks home from school and have discovered grocery stores and a bakery on the way! Korey … Continue reading Beijing Kaiwen Academy
Well today finally marks a full week in our Beijing apartment and two weeks in China! We have really started learning about our neighborhood and finding the best places to shop and eat. It certainly has been an adventure and I can't wait to tell you all about it! Prawn-flavored Cheeto crackers. A lot of … Continue reading First Week in our Beijing Apartment
Today marks our 5th full day in Beijing, China and I am exhausted! First off, the weather is hot and humid; making everyday exhausting. Running around in this heat looking for apartments was challenging, especially because we had no idea what to expect. We were also competing with 30 other teachers for the places around … Continue reading Beijing Apartment Hunt
