I'm going to try to outline where I'll be living before I'm there: here are my possibly ill-informed judgments:
I don't know if there is another place in China I would rather be living for four months than Hangzhou. Marco Polo passed through the city calling it "beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world." It is now a popular tourist destination known for its scenic West Lake. There is even a saying in China 上有天堂 下有苏杭 : Above there is heaven, below there is Hangzhou.
There is plenty to do in the city: morehangzhou.com/, and I am blocks away from Yellow Dragon Soccer Stadium. I wonder if I could manage to play inside it...
The city seems perfect. The temperate weather, reasonable size, focus on aesthetics, and welcome nature of a tourist attracting city are all comforting when anticipating my stay. I am sure to miss the mountains of Appalachia, but I hope I can get used to city-living. Hangzhou seems to be a good city to get used to.
I fly from Pittsburgh the morning of the 5th.
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Joel, we hope you enjoy your experience in China. What a great opportunity for a great young man! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Lynn, Alli and Gray
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