NEW BLOG ADDRESS

Blogspot is now being blocked due to censorship in China. So my new blog is now located here: http://www.thoughts.com/hefeichina/blog

U.S. State Presentations

One of the latest class assignments was for my students to act as representatives in the tourism departments of various U.S. states. Their task, with a partner, was to research their assigned state and convince the rest of the class to visit there.








Other scenes by Swan Lake on Anhui University's campus.

Tian Tangzhai - "Paradise Valley"

This weekend a few of us ventured to Tian Tangzhai (Paradise Valley) in the western county of the city Lu An. It took about 6 hours by bus. The trip was worth it for the magnificent views of waterfalls, mountains, and wildlife. The park crosses the borders of Anhui province into the neighboring province of Hubei. There is a local dish there called Diao Guo, which is the area's version of Hot Pot. Click here to view my slideshow.