Slideshow of Huang Shan

A picture paints a thousand words. Let the slideshow do the narration. =)

Mount Huang-Huangshan Visit

I never expect myself to scale so many mountains in my life.
I have just returned from my visit to China and a chance decision took me to Mount Huang or Huangshan (黄山).
I intend to upload more photos soon but the weekend is precious and so, here's one for the time being.

Yes, I am above the clouds and close to the sun. Time check: 5.16am (Sunrise at Brightness Peak of Mount Huang). Everest someday?

Daily trivia: Mount Huang, also known as Huangshan (literally "Yellow Mountain"), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in Eastern China. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. The mountain range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's major tourist destinations.

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This is too cute. If only my teddies are so thoughtful. ;-)

Quote of The Day-3 May 2009

"One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I don't know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, it doesn't matter."

(Quote from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll)

This is my favourite quote of the moment. It is my constant reminder for the need of a clear goal.

Quote of The Day-28 April 2009

"Doing something unimportant well does not make it important."~Timothy Ferriss (Author of 'The 4-Hour Workweek')

Quote of The Day-27 April 2009

"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination."~Oscar Wilde, Irish dramatist and novelist.

What Price Education?

Received a Beijing call. Pleasant surprise as it is from a friend who had relocated to China sometime back. As we chatted, the conversation led to his young son starting Primary 1.
If you do not know, the cost of living in China can be too much to bear sometimes. In a place rife with counterfeit products, fake goods (foodstuff even!) and substandard service, the system punishes people and makes them pay 'premium' rates if they want quality assurance.
Education is one of them.
My friend is sending his son to a British International School in Beijing and he said he is cutting back on his personal expenses to give his son a 'better education'.
I ran a check online and here is one:

Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS)
288 Jidi Road, Zhudi town, Minhang district, Shanghai 201107
TEL: 62219288
Website: www.ssischool.com
Following the Singapore school system, the Singapore Chinese (second) language syllabus is also taught. Fees range from USD 7,000 for kindergarten to USD 12,000 for upper primary (P4-P6). The school is a 3-storey building which includes an indoor gymnasium, computer labs, a science lab, and drama room. There is also an outdoor playing field and mini basket ball courts.

Very impressive. 7000 USD for kindergarten. And we complain tertiary fees are rocketing. I am SO looking forward to being a parent residing in a developing country.