So the last week, I wanted to take a mental health day and go to Shanghai for a day trip, but something came up at work and I was needed. So Chase's mission was to provide me the most relaxing weekend possible so that I wouldn't feel so burnt out.
(The school is enrolling more and more children, so my classroom is getting a bit chaotic until all these new ones settle in)
So on Friday night we went to a buffet with some friends at the Dragon Hotel. It was good, but the vegetarian choices were limited. So they just prepared some curry, pasta, and a pizza for me and my friend, Misha. Not bad. Was stuffed.
On Saturday morning we went on a bike ride through the tea villages with a mountain biking group that goes out every weekend. I had no idea if I could even make the distance because I never go on bike rides that are a very long. But I rode for about 4 hours! We went to Dragon Well Village, Long Jing Village, and through Nine Creeks (literally nine creeks merge into the Qiantang River). It was great. There were many hills, but now with my fancy new bike, they are manageable. I had a great time! We ate lunch at a tea house along the way and I was hoping to get a taste of this year's Longjing Harvest. This weekend was supposed to be the prime weekend for sampling it.... read... the most expensive time as well. So we didn't get any, but I don't really like Longjing tea anyways. The chinese think it's some great green tea, but I think the flavor is to sharp, strong, and not rounded enough. I like buttery, soft green teas. More of a japanese style.
Anyways, a yoga session with Conrad was next. Conrad just moved to Hangzhou and is working on this Anusara-Inspired status, so it's a fun time always practicing together. He was also part of our Friday evening buffet outing.
Chase and I passed out early on Saturday evening. Cycling just drains you.
Sunday I spent time around the house, went grocery shopping, had a good tutoring session, and made black beans, salsa, guacamole, and rice. Then we vegged in front of the laptop, catching up on the 8th season of 24.
The weather's been getting better in Hangzhou and I'm really looking forward to a beautiful week.
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