The last few days have been one of many students in tears saying goodbye to me…even the teachers have been commenting on the impact I had on their students and how much the students will miss me – kind of sweet isn't it???!! Was taken out for a farewell dinner and the ubiquitous KTV for my last evening… and yes I had to sing ABBA again!! Then had to have photos taken this morning in front of the school for some purpose…who knows where my p...

Having only passed through the capital by bus on my way to the school I thought it was finally time I actually visited what many call the "green city". It is easy to see why....parks and gardens flourish throughtout the city. Nanning has a population of 6.8 million people so is still not a big city by Chinese standards but it was an adventure in itself getting there and getting around by myself with my limited language skills. Lots of hand gesturing, simple word...