Paul and I would like to wish all of our students, parents, teachers, sponsors, engineers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your support and encouragement over… read more →
Our last day of an epic trip about the middle kingdom began with a small hiccup – our bus driver lost his keys. However, it turned out to be a… read more →
Our last full day in China, and our first day in Shanghai – the city of the future (as the Chinese like to call it). A busy day has been… read more →
Travel day today. We said goodbye to our excellent guide, Mei and our very comfortable and convenient hotel, the Traders, and set off for the Bejing South Train station. Ahead… read more →
A lot of walking today – we started with the Temple of Heaven. Amazingly, it is even bigger than the Forbidden City but fortunately, we went in the south side… read more →
We were privileged to visit one of the wonders of the world (and probably one of the best known) – the Great Wall of China. And we were so fortunate… read more →
Early start – the train arrived in Beijing West station at 7.10 am and we were met by our local guide, Chen Chong (Mary). She and our driver took us… read more →
For many people, today is the day we knocked one item off our bucket list – we visited the Museum of the Terracotta Army and Horses. After an hour’s drive… read more →
Early start, then a brilliant day! From a 5 am wake up, and an 8 am flight to Xian, our last morning in Nanchang was hectic but went very smoothly.… read more →
Our last full day in Nanchang. A much more relaxed day today, except for the pressure of the students having to finish their tender documents to the Asia Development Bank… read more →