I am in China now to work on my Olympic project. I can’t stop thinking of different ideas to try and implement. It is exciting to feel that for the first time in six months I am actually traveling for a real purpose, related to one of my websites.
I also had to use my Chinese for the first time in a long time. I am far from fluent and I don’t understand much of what people are saying, but I was able to get from the airport and checked into a hotel.
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This sounds really exciting. Not only can you work on the Olympic site aspect, but you will be able to gain a very deep knowledge of the locale. Since it is new to you, it is more exciting to you than it probably is for a local to try to make a page about it. Hope you the best on this project!
Well done! I also hope that I can have this kind of chance. Can’t wait to see the photos you will take in China.
Hey that’s great! Plus now that you’re in China it means I get to pick your brain to help me prep for my trip. Be warned! Are you getting an apartment? How long are ya planning on staying for?
One thing I’m looking forward to is combining travel and work so that with each new destination I’m able to write a few new site pages. I think this is easier said than done though as you’ve mentioned before.
I am hoping to stay with a friend’s family in Beijing. I am not sure how that will work out, but I want to give it a try. If there is anything I can help with, or if you want me to find out something, please let me know.
Sounds good. Are you planning on staying there till after the Olympics or just till you get things set up?
I would love it if you could let me know around how much you spend during your first month. I’m trying to work out a rough monthly budget for Beijing but have no clue. I’m expecting to pay $500/month for my own place and then another $500 spending money but that could be totally out of whack. Any advice once you get settled in about spending would help me loads!
Have fun… I can’t wait to get there. Will you be doing more studying?
That sounds great. I hope you have a great time. You might be able to brush up on your Chinese over there.