I received an email from some recruiter today. It wasn’t the usual trolling for job candidates. Rather it was a simple Christmas wish. It began with the sentence, “May every day of your life be full of blessings.” When I read it I realized that every day of my life–every day of your life as… Continue reading Christmas Blessings
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Trip to China – 2012
In late October, 2012 I made a business trip to China. My blog of that trip can be found at http://glennastory.net/?p=605 and then click the link marked “next” at the bottom of the page to go to the next one.
Return to the US
Hong Kong was my last destination on my trip to China. From there I flew back to the U.S. Because the primary purpose of this trip was business, I traveled without my wife or family. Because of that I felt quite lonely at times, particularly on the sight-seeing portions of the trip. Certainly the highlights… Continue reading Return to the US
In Hong Kong
The hotel I stayed in in Hong Kong had a tiny room with no place for a laptop, so it was inconvenient to write anything there. So I’m actually writing this at home upon my return. I traveled from Shinzhen to Hong Kong on Friday morning. It was faster than I had thought–only… Continue reading In Hong Kong
Day 11 — In Shinzhen
The purpose of my trip to Shinzhen was to visit the Foxconn factory, which I did yesterday. I had scheduled two days just to allow for unforeseen problems or opportunities, neither of which happened. So on Thursday I am at loose ends. I walked around the neighborhood of the hotel for a while but otherwise… Continue reading Day 11 — In Shinzhen
Day 10 — At Foxconn
Today I went to the Foxconn to see the assembly lines. I expected to see the product lines for one or more of our products; I did see that and it was quite amazing to see the efficiency with which it works. I would like to go into more detail but I probably shouldn’t. The… Continue reading Day 10 — At Foxconn
Day 9 – Beijing to Shinzhen
Today I finished my Beijing holiday and am traveling to the southern city of Shinzhen (which I’ve learned is pronounced “shinJIN” with the “J” pronounced as in French, not English. The “J” in “Beijing” on the other hand, is pronounced like the English “J”–I had always pronounced it like the French J.) The flight was… Continue reading Day 9 – Beijing to Shinzhen
Day 8 – Forbidden City, Tienanmen Square, Old Beijing
This morning early I walked from the hotel to the entrance to the Forbidden City, the palace of the last dynasty of emperors in China. I found a ticket line and stood in it. Soon a woman came up to me and asked if I wanted a guide. Since my boss had recommended picking up… Continue reading Day 8 – Forbidden City, Tienanmen Square, Old Beijing
Day 7 – The Great Wall
Today I went to see the Great Wall of China. There are two sections near Beijing: the closer one is flatter and more crowded; the second one is steeper and not so crowded. I chose the latter. I hired a car and guide through the hotel. The driver spoke no English, but,the guide’s English… Continue reading Day 7 – The Great Wall
Day 6 – Dalian to Beijing
Today I flew from Dalian to Beijing. Our flight was delayed because of fog in Beijing, so we probably arrived an hour late. By the time I got settled in my room it was mid afternoon. I went out to Wangfujing Street which is a large shopping street about half a block from the… Continue reading Day 6 – Dalian to Beijing