You may have gotten used to the style of my writing but be assured I am not a published author therefore; I am at liberty to change.
Today’s blog will be just a mosaic picture of some of the unique experiences.
So here we go; an opportunity to learn Chinese has intensified our empathy for these Chinese students attempting to learn English especially the multiple sounds from our vowels. In order for us to say a style of the U; it sounds something like SZUER with a whistle but it’s only one sound. So far I have gotten closer than Sue because she can’t whistle. I thinking of becoming a professional mime…this language is difficult.
This quote is never to be repeated when I am in Wisconsin; “the most appetizing thing on my plate is broccoli.”
We took the bullet train (called that because of its shape or because of its speed.) Traveling at 182 MPH.
We experienced a new definition of cruise control; the bus driver would accelerate heavy until surpassing his desired speed; he would shift to neutral and cruise; 30 seconds later repeating the process. The uncomfortable part was this was almost a 7 hour bus ride; our seat was directly over the engine.
We recently were somewhat surprised by the price of a few items; 1st surprise – 2 scrap pieces of plywood cost $10.00; 2nd an apple (it was very large) cost $19.00; a steak; although it did look like a nice cut of meat cost $58.00 per pound (we bought none of these items.)
A taxi driver becomes very upset when he is expecting a $30.00 fare and only receives $15.00; the passenger is upset when expecting a 50 mile trip but received only 18 miles.
A suitcase full of canned goods is very heavy.
For those of you who are inpatient for spring; be assured the trees will bud; the dandelions will bloom and the mosquitoes will survive.
I hope that your tomorrow brings some interesting things as well.
Dennis
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