The weather has finally warmed up. Actually Mum and Dad got the best of the Spring weather. Before they arrived it was still pretty cold, but really warmed up while they were here. A few weeks after they left we got 33 degree weather and it's been pretty steady at that level ever since. We get a bit more rain that in the Winter though which is nice.
We started Mandarin classes again. It had been 6 months since our last class but it actually didn't go too badly, we mostly remembered the words and pronunciation. After a chat with the teacher though, we're going to try to concentrate on more practical language skills rather than the less effective (at least in the short term) character study that people normally study. So we'll see how that goes!
I'm still trying to play the guitar. I've definitely gotten better although I'm still pretty far away from concerts still! I've been trying to practice regularly, but trying to do anything regularly is a bit of a mission. Still, it's fun and I'm enjoying it.
Here's a quick catchup on what's been going on:
Went to the 798 Art District with Jane, Mum and Dad
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| 798 Art District |
Went to the Temple of Heaven
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| Temple of Heaven |
Went to the National Museum of China
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| National Museum of China |
Went to the Museum of Shanghai
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| Shanghai Museum |
Went to Shanghai (that's where the museum is!)
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| Shanghai |
Went to Yuyuan Gardens and the Bund (check out the incredible numbers of people in the garden)
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| Yuyuan Garden and the Bund |
Went to Suzhou, famous for gardens and canals. Also check out the incredible numbers of people there!
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| Suzhou Gardens and Canals |
I still have a bunch of photos to go through from when Jane's family were here but I'm getting there.
