Flight out of LHR was delayed, missed connecting flight to Shenyang which left on time. Later flight also delayed. Arrived 5hrs late at 00:30 Saturday morning. My ex-girlfriend collected me and announced that instead of staying with her I would be staying in a hotel, albeit at a favorable rate. What with the week long national holiday this means heavy unexpected costs and no chance of work or cheap/free accommodation for more than a week which is burning a hole in my cash reserves.
Everything I see around me makes me smile. The apparent chaos on the roads (and pavements), the impressive sky scrapers next to derelict buildings, the way most passers-by look at me (I'm the only white person I've seen outside the airport, that's Shanghai airport, not Shenyang). I feel very free, liberated, an observer looking in. Not many people speak English and can't speak any Mandarin yet.
- Mike Freeman
- Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
- Up until very recently I have been studying Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex. Currently I am in China. I have left Sussex and have begun studying a BA in Psychology and Philosophy through the Open University. I have a background in Computer training, consultancy and support. I continue to support a few clients who use Macs. Whilst in China I plan to teach English, study and think a lot.