T-minus 41 days until departure. Packing lists have started to form, albeit in tenuous, unfulfilled states. Looking through various sites, including peacecorpswiki.org, I've found some good Do's and Dont's for packing. I've got a pair of Chaco flip flops that I LOVE, but the PC wiki says they are a no go for an American in China. I'm bringing 'em anyways for travel, lounging, etc. I love these things too much to leave them. I coach skiing in the winter, and I would wear them on the hour drive to the mountain and the walks to and from the lodge. Seriously, get a pair.
Tomorrow I've got to get my medical evaluations sent, apply for a US travel passport, and clean up everything I need for my final transcript. After that, I need to get my teacher certifications from Maine, move out, convince some loan officers not to bill me, and give my mum power of attorney. Then, I think, I'm good. Oh yeah, and learn Mandarin Chinese. Almost forgot.
Bonus question: What are the extremes of weather in Chengdu, China?
1 comments:
Yeah, you should definitely bring the flip flops. The packing list leans heavily toward teaching attire, but you only teach 16 hours a week max. Bring the fun stuff to wear the other hours. And people here wear flip flops, I don't think that packing list writer has ever been to China.
Chengdu gets pretty hot and pretty cold. But if you get posted to other regions, could be a lot colder. My city is very hot and it doesn't get down to freezing. But, we don't get indoor heat as a result, and 40 is cold! Northern regions get indoor heat.
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