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[quote=IBAUSSIE,268576]Hi freebird and anyone who reads this.
Well the adventure has begun.I am now in Zhanjiang after 21 hrs of planes and airports. I have only good things to say about the people so far.
 At the airports,HK and Guangzhou i had no problems with language as all ticket staff spoke english,as did security check point people and customs staff.Everyone was very helpful.On the planes the attendents spoke english. All reasonably easy to understand and they understood me. 
Much of the signage has translation into english. Any documents needed to be filled out also have english translation so you know what to write.
I was helped by a complete strange in Guanzhou airport who assisted me to make a call and he even insisted i use his phone card for the call.He spoke a little english and i was really grateful for his help.Wonderful.
The weather is cold and wet. Guangzhou 10 degrees and in Zhanjiang 6 degrees and raining. The weather is better than some other areas where it is snowing. 
I have a friend in Zhangjiang whose daughter speaks english so i have no problems here as well.
 So far it has been wonderful and the language difference has not been an issue.Patience is the key and an open mind.Oh and the phrase book lol.
I get many inquiring looks by the locals as i sort of stick out,six foot,white and shiney on top.many smiles and nods of the head from people in the street
I enthralled people at a local restaurant with my deft hand using chopsticks. I have been practicing at home. hehe
My advice,dont worry,take the step and just dive in.
cheers peter[/quote]

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