China day 2
Forgot to tell you that my computer doesn't work here as I left a part at home and had to wait for us to get our own at the school. They let you take them back to the dorms..but today was the first day for us with them.
No pictures yet but I will get them on here.
Bob Barss ( the halifax guy who golfs) and I are roommates. Goooooood. He seems to have a little knowledge of the place......a little knowledge can be dangerous.
7:30 we left for Beijing to do our physical exam at the international hospital. Blood pressure 120/80...is that good Jay???? Physical exam was ok. ECG...normal and X-ray was ok I guess. All this from 9-11. Another 45 minutes to get to Pauls plaace for a western breakfast for about $8. This guy has the market cornered and I think is a millionaire with a house in Florida. Bob says he is selling out after the Olympics...any takers. He cooks a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings and can hardly satisfy the demand. Lots of Canucks here.
Took a walkabout ....always talking to the veterans...who were here last year or those who have been on these before. Went to a place called the silk market. ...4 floors of bargains....knockoff Rolex watches for less that $20, sets of Callaway golf clubs for less that $150..didn't buy anything that day but will return after October paycheque to buy anything that I think I can impress people with...haha. No sugar pops or Jello so my hunch was right. Also no "girly" drink...so my Smirnoff is being looked on with favour.
Took a bus ride home of about 30 km. 4 rmb for one part and 1 rmb for another. So in total less than 1 dollar. Interesting ride though...lots of looks...but taht's normal.
Bob and I went out to eat at the local restaurant...rice...sizzling beef...sweet and sour chicken..and a beer each. We couldn't finish it all...32 rmb...less than $3.00 each including the beer. This is one interesting place.
Did my late night jog again and got to bed about 12.
2nd mini crisis...my cell phone I think is on the seat of the airplane and have not had time or phone here to contact them...need a calling card and anyway they don't work on the weekend. Sent an email ...if that will help. Phone number is 86-10-8959-6245....I do have an internet connection and phone in my room. Lots of storage space.
Beds are hard...but getting used to them....showers and sit down toilet...whew...3 tv channels in English...HBO and ESPN and one other. Haven't watched much tv.
Setling in...but The Wall awaits tomorrow.
No pictures yet but I will get them on here.
Bob Barss ( the halifax guy who golfs) and I are roommates. Goooooood. He seems to have a little knowledge of the place......a little knowledge can be dangerous.
7:30 we left for Beijing to do our physical exam at the international hospital. Blood pressure 120/80...is that good Jay???? Physical exam was ok. ECG...normal and X-ray was ok I guess. All this from 9-11. Another 45 minutes to get to Pauls plaace for a western breakfast for about $8. This guy has the market cornered and I think is a millionaire with a house in Florida. Bob says he is selling out after the Olympics...any takers. He cooks a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings and can hardly satisfy the demand. Lots of Canucks here.
Took a walkabout ....always talking to the veterans...who were here last year or those who have been on these before. Went to a place called the silk market. ...4 floors of bargains....knockoff Rolex watches for less that $20, sets of Callaway golf clubs for less that $150..didn't buy anything that day but will return after October paycheque to buy anything that I think I can impress people with...haha. No sugar pops or Jello so my hunch was right. Also no "girly" drink...so my Smirnoff is being looked on with favour.
Took a bus ride home of about 30 km. 4 rmb for one part and 1 rmb for another. So in total less than 1 dollar. Interesting ride though...lots of looks...but taht's normal.
Bob and I went out to eat at the local restaurant...rice...sizzling beef...sweet and sour chicken..and a beer each. We couldn't finish it all...32 rmb...less than $3.00 each including the beer. This is one interesting place.
Did my late night jog again and got to bed about 12.
2nd mini crisis...my cell phone I think is on the seat of the airplane and have not had time or phone here to contact them...need a calling card and anyway they don't work on the weekend. Sent an email ...if that will help. Phone number is 86-10-8959-6245....I do have an internet connection and phone in my room. Lots of storage space.
Beds are hard...but getting used to them....showers and sit down toilet...whew...3 tv channels in English...HBO and ESPN and one other. Haven't watched much tv.
Setling in...but The Wall awaits tomorrow.
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