About me and Sichuan!What is it about me that enables me to tell you about Sichuan China from a Westerner's viewpoint? Well, I spent two wonderful years (2005-2007) living and working in Chongqing, China. I also returned to Sichuan in 2008 for a visit and a catch up with my old Chinese friends. And I am returning in 2009 again. It is like a second home for me! I worked as an adviser on a joint Australian Chinese Government Education project in several Chinese schools. I worked closely with the Chinese, attended many banquets and travelled with them. I also made several close Chinese friends.  The Chinese people of Chongqing are extremely friendly.They were also very curious about me and other Westerners because Chongqing is not a place where a lot of Westerners go. In fact people throughout Sichuan are friendly and keen to show off their country and culture. I ate in restaurants with the Chinese, drank in bars with them and was invited into their homes. I also travelled throughout parts of China as well and especially in Sichuan. Of course I did the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors, Beijing and Shanghai - all magnificent places! But I also saw many lesser known places in Sichuan and Chongqing that are certainly worthwhile to see. I will provide you with information that makes your visit to Sichuan more enjoyable. I am not going to replace a travel guide - rather I want to provide some insights, some of them unusual, that I have learnt. For example:
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This picture of me was taken at one of the schools in Chongqing.