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Jun 9, 2013

Singapore, Singapore

After neglecting this blog for a while (an understatement) I have decided to update it to chronicle the rest of my year as I have some time on my hands. Currenly I am in Singapore, having a luxury weekend eating lots of western food and indulging in some retail therapy! Little brother Zack is messing about in front of me! Not for long howev…

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Catherine Jones
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My crazy Asian ramblings, teaching English with Project Trust in China!

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Feb 14, 2013

Qingdao, China

We arrived in Qingdao that evening at about 11 and found 3 taxis to take us to the hostel. We got in ours assuming that the meter was on as we knew it would be about 30 each. Half way through …

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Feb 10, 2013

Shanghai, China

On the way to Shanghai we had decided to all meet up at our friends Ella and Nicole's massive house in Jiujiang, a couple of hours north of Chongren. When we arrived we were met by our friends…

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Jun 9, 2013

Shanghai, China

Spring Festival

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Jun 9, 2013

Chengdu, China

May Holiday

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Jun 9, 2013

Chongren, China

Mountain Climbing

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Liza Brilliant, Catherine. That really gets to the heart of what you're doing and the people you are with. Utterly engrossing... keep it up, girl!! Hope your travel time was fab. Liza xx

Feb 20, 2013 re: Life in Chongren

None of your buisness Catherine why is a playlist up here?

Jan 2, 2013 re: Gap Year Playlist

Lindsey Hi Catherine Greetings from a chilly Glasgow! I have enjoyed catching up reading your blog and seeing your photos this morning, what a fab trip! Keep recording your experiences, you never know you may want to write about them one day! lots of love lindsey xxx

Dec 9, 2012 on the message board

Maurice Ferri Wonderful Blog Catherine keep it up. Quite a change from Ipswich. Surprised you needed an i/v line for a throat infection. Chinese medicine? Merry Christmas

Dec 2, 2012 re: Life in Chongren

Nadia Mubashar Hi Catherine, This is Nadia, Website Director at GoOverseas.com. I’ve just been reading about your gap year experience so far in China, and it sounds like you’re having a great time (what a rewarding way to spend your year off!). At Go Overseas, we feature gap year experiences like yours to help our audience plan their trips. Let me know if you’re interested in sharing your experiences as well, and I will send more details, our audience would love to learn more about your gap year. Best, and happy traveling! Nadia

Oct 24, 2012 on the message board

June Jones Hi Catherine, great blog, very interesting and informative, so good to hear about your daily life in rural China. Miss you, love you loads. Grandma June

Oct 16, 2012 re: Life in Chongren

Rita Ferri Thank you Catherine for your good news letter. How different from Ipswich!! Miss you lots though, i think the experience is good for you. Keep it up you write it so we Much love Grandma Rita

Oct 12, 2012 re: Life in Chongren

Louise Ferri Hi. Catherine, super blog, so interesting, keep it up! Love mum

Oct 11, 2012 re: Life in Chongren

Jaz Ahhhhh Who introduced you to HudsonTaylor - Why thank you :P

Oct 4, 2012 re: Gap Year Playlist

Mike Schofield Hi Catherine, just read your blog (because I,m nosy like that) and I wanted to add a message to your page to wish you well in China. Hope your having a fantastic time and look after my son (Dan) he,s prone to accidents etc etc. Enjoy your year, Mike

Sep 30, 2012 on the message board

Dan Mentions = Dan: 2, Rob: 1. yeah buddy!

Sep 20, 2012 re: Arrival!

Deb and Liza Hi neicee - liking the hair and loving the blog - hope the teaching is going well - dont forget to throw in a bit of brummie (nice kipper tie - when one is ordering a cup of cha) - we are now receiving orders for the emergency box from home ........are you pining for any cheese yet ? - looks like you are having a fab time big love Deb and Liza xx

Sep 18, 2012 on the message board

june jones Hi Catherine, enjoying your blog, some great photos, keep them coming they make me feel part of your big adventure. Love and xxx's G. June

Sep 16, 2012 on the message board

Louise Jones Dear Catherine, some great photos, especially the black and white ones. Did you like your dumplings (I know that's wrong but Apple won't let me spell it). Big hug, Mum

Sep 9, 2012 on the message board

Chris & Michelle Just saw photos and life seems really 'tough'. Hope your feeling better! Keep up the good work? Luv Chris and Michelle

Sep 8, 2012 on the message board

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