My New Town

Thought you may like to see some photos my new town, Shenzhen. I haven't had the camera out too much as I've been working most days. As you can see the smog is fairly thick, this is due to Shenzhen being a Special Economic Zone. I'm told that up until about 20 years ago it was just a sleepy fishing village. The more traditional Chinese building is part of what is left of the Old City. The sunset photo was taken last night in Zhong Shan park. You can see the park in the overview photo, taken from the 32nd floor balcony of the apartment I've been house-sitting. I am hoping to travel over Chinese New Year,which is coming up on February 18, so will be back with more photos and an update then.

Students

The attached photos were taken on Friday 01 February 2007. I took one of my classes to the local park for our lesson. We played games and enjoyed afternoon tea together, along with some of their parents and grand-parents. We watched a man drawing Chinese calligraphy using a wet sponge, and counted the numerous kites that were flying over the park. I wish every class I have could be so enjoyable, but if that was the case I know that I wouldn't relish these opportunities half as much.