Archive for June, 2007
Day 2
The day started with a breakfast at one of the university’s dining halls. I had hot dry noodles, a specialty of Wuhan. It costs 1.30 RMB and is a simple noodle dish with sesame paste and preserved vegetables doused on top. A cup of coffee costs 3 RMB here, more expensive than main dishes and [...]
mrbiao goes to China
I am now sitting in my room at Wuhan University’s hostel for foreign students/guests, situated in the campus. It is pretty much like a 3 star hotel, except that the ensuite bathroom isn’t in a very ideal condition. Otherwise, it has all the works – air conditioning, cable TV, fridge, water heater, kettle, disposable slippers, [...]
A moral dilemma
Tomorrow, I will be leaving Singapore for a month long study trip to China. 3 months ago, I was overjoyed when I learnt that I’d been selected for this program. I could hardly wait for the departure date to come. However, as the date drew closer, I felt less excited about it, even having second [...]
