From the heat and humidity to the cold and rain!

Yes, it's back to Wuxi again for me! After a very long day of travel yesterday, we arrived back in Wuxi at 1am. Then up again at 6am to go to work - guess whose class has a grumpy teacher today! The last days of the workshop were fantastic - I found it so inspiring to be around so many passionate and experienced educators, listening to their experiences and learning so much more.

Yummy Nasi Goreng

Jakarta was a welcome break from Wuxi - the heat, people speaking English, 'westernised' restaurants etc. The Indonesian people are just so lovely as well, always there with a smile and ready to help whenever needed. Even the taxi drivers - 'No, Miss, it's too far, will cost you too much money' when I inquired about going to a large outdoor food and music market. It felt so good to get up early every morning and go for a swim - a welcome rest for my body which is starting to feel a little sore after a run now!

My favourite 'tropical resort' drink - Banana juice

Singapore airport is an amazing travellers haven - movies, free internet, swimming pool, shops! Normally a 4 hour stopover goes so slowly but not here! I had a lovely time wandering through the (English!) book stores, watching the Australian Open and doing some shopping. But it's back to reality now and it will be a busy few days here in Wuxi before I head off again, this time to Japan for skiing, sushi and sumo! Reports are due to be handed out, planning needs to happen, displays need to be taken down and put up and parties need to be arranged for Tom, who is leaving the Kookaburras to head back to Korea.