Easter

It's Easter Sunday (for us non-Eastern Orthodox folks). For those wondering what you can do on Easter Sunday in Wenzhou, here are some ideas...

1) For the religious among us, there are a lot of Catholic and Protestant churches in this area. There is one just southwest of Xialvpu that is painted red. Likewise there is another at the end of the 105 bus line. If you ask around, you will be able to find one pretty easily. Your students might even know where one is.

2) Host a party. Invite all your friends to your apartment for the day. You provide the main meal, but snacks, side dishes, and drinks can be easily covered by your friends. If you are really in the spirit, you can even decorate your place in Easter eggs and bunnies.

3) Go to a party. Convince you friend that they need to have a party at his or her place this time...

4) Go to La Luna or one of the other foreign hangouts. La Luna is a bar and grill that serves Mexican food, has good booze, free Wi-fi, and free pool. It is located at 温州帀江瑸西路永楠路5号. For those who don't read Chinese the translation is: 温州 = "Wenzhou" 帀 = zā (location article) 江瑸西 = "Jiang bin xi" (name of the road) 路 = "lu" (street/road) 永楠 = "Yong nan" (name of the road) 路 = "lu" (street/road) 5号 = "wu hao" (number 5). That is to say that La Luna is located at No. 5 Yong nan Rd. Jiang bin xi Rd. Wenzhou. If you get into a taxi and say, "Jiang bin xi lu, Yong nan lu wu hao," they should be able to understand. If all else fails, write the characters down and show them to the taxi driver.

5) Go shopping. No explanation needed, but I recommend taking someone with you who can read and speak Chinese so you can get the best deals.

6) Go to the movies. Check out what movies are playing and then head to the local theater with a friend or two in tow.

7) Girls (or boys) Night! Invite all your friends of the same sex over to your place and spend the evening talking, hanging out, watching movies, or going shopping or whatever you decide to do.

8) (I don't recommend this) Sit at home and be bored watching TV or movies.