We have landed in Zhengzhou City form Beijing after a 90 + minute delay in taking off. But we were in for a surprise, seems they didn't know when we would be here and that there would be 3 of us and had only planned on Chuck coming alone. After we were installed in Temporary Housing and went to the store for some basics to live we were left alone in our one bedroom apartment. Our neighbor David, has taught here for 6 years and told us that all though the rough start is normal, the school is very good about taking care of teachers. That went a long way toward making us alright with staying here.
Today Nate & I went exploring and found some new stores and got some of the things that we discovered we needed. We also just wanted to check out what different places were around. We had fun and some interesting adventures. Chinese people are very helpful, and even if they don't speak English will help all they can. At a grocery store today one of the sales ladies carried my shopping basket and loaded it with the things that I picked. We also saw examples of driving that make me glad we won't be on the roads in a car. This car was parked on the sidewalk narrowly missed hitting people on the sidewalk. "If you don't like how I drive get off the sidewalk" came to mind.
Internet is special so I will write more when I have a solid connection. Just wanted to let everyone know that we are safe and in Zhengzhou.
Today Nate & I went exploring and found some new stores and got some of the things that we discovered we needed. We also just wanted to check out what different places were around. We had fun and some interesting adventures. Chinese people are very helpful, and even if they don't speak English will help all they can. At a grocery store today one of the sales ladies carried my shopping basket and loaded it with the things that I picked. We also saw examples of driving that make me glad we won't be on the roads in a car. This car was parked on the sidewalk narrowly missed hitting people on the sidewalk. "If you don't like how I drive get off the sidewalk" came to mind.
Internet is special so I will write more when I have a solid connection. Just wanted to let everyone know that we are safe and in Zhengzhou.