by Suelin | Apr 13, 2023 | china 2023
I remember riding in a Mini Moke—a small, no doors, all windows vehicle—heading to BBC beach squished in the back between two older cousins. At the time, that, and a beautiful golden vanilla Morris Minor were the smallest cars I had ever seen on Grenada’s roads. Apart...
by Suelin | Apr 13, 2023 | china 2023
I am not yet been brave enough to ascend Mt St Catherine, Mt Kublal or any of Grenada’s high peaks due to my fear of heights. My knees constantly remind me not to venture too far off the ground, but I was determined to reach the top of Mangshan Mountain, and to get...
by Suelin | Mar 27, 2023 | china 2023
Monday, 27 March 2023. Walking up and across and down the Juyongguan Great Wall today was a great way to celebrate one month in China, and connect with my grandfather’s ancestral roots. While I marvelled at the engineering to build the great wall, I also held a...
by Suelin | Mar 27, 2023 | china 2023
Week 4 began with an Introduction to Chinese Language: Mandarin, the official language of China, and ended with diplomacy. Standard Mandarin Chinese was developed between 1912‒1949, and is the official language of mainland China. It is one of the official languages of...
by Suelin | Mar 19, 2023 | china 2023
The third time is the charm, and week 3, 14-17 March, did not disappoint. Here are the highlights. On Tuesday, 14 March, we bused to China Film International Cinema, probably the largest cineplex I’ve ever been in, covering 13,000 square meters, 15 theatres, and all...
by Suelin | Mar 11, 2023 | china 2023
There is a checklist I follow when I leave home: passport and purse in hand, utilities turned off; family knows where I am supposed to be. Oh, and a packet of Crix crackers: vital supplies. Week 1: Friday, 24 February to Sunday, 5 March. It’s been an extended week, I...
