The travels of Justin

Happy Canada Day!

I just finished school yesterday. It’s so amazing… my first school year in China. Not my last. Some great times and some very difficult challenges.

The last month of school has been very intense which is why I haven’t been writting. Tomorrow, I’ll be doing a voice-over for an advertisement at the Tianjin TV station. When I get home, I have to pack my bags and prepare some shipments to friends and family in Canada. In two days I expect to leave Tianjin and head to Dalian (related: Google map of Dalian), a city reputed for it’s seafood, clean air, and nature. I had hoped to vacation in Dalian with some friends, but things can change quickly.

In order to renew my visa for another year I will have to travel to Nanchang (南昌市). (related: Google map of Nanchang) Unfortunately the local immigration office says it is unable to process my visa renewal here in Tianjin and that it must be renewed in a local office near the school—Nanchang University (南昌大学). I’ll have to give up my plans to teach English and visit with friends, but c’est la vie (a French expression meaning “it is life”).

At least I’m not getting chased by bears. I’m chatting online with my friend Steve and suddenly he had to go to fend off 2-bears. Apparantly it’s the same bears that seiged his camp for 5-hours last night. We all have our challenges.

Thanks for your support everyone! Thank you to my new friends in China! Thank you to TRU and TUT for your support!

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