March 1, 2008

• The New Shanghai Express

  Yesterday two of The Professor's more congenial colleagues invited him to join them on the week-long study-abroad trip to Shanghai this May.  One of the colleagues was born in China, so The Professor could travel with someone who knows the language.  The other one of the colleagues, even though he is aware that The Professor snores, offered to let The Professor share his hotel room, so The Professor could cut down on expenses.

  The Professor and I thought about the opportunity for awhile and decided that he should go, especially since he would be able to travel to China with friends.  (The Professor and I love to travel.  However, I probably can never go to China because of its air pollution and my asthma.  For example, last year's visiting professor from China was shocked to see blue sky over Kansas City when he arrived because his home city is always smoggy.)

  This is really exciting news for us.  I feel so happy for The Professor.  He should have a wonderful trip.

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