One of those things that I like about being here is that nothing is at is seems. Everyday is quite different, a challenge, worth waking up for. Today was one of those days.
I woke up at 7, left the apartment at 7.20 just in time to catch the bus to work. The bus was its usual crowded self but this time I got myself into a conversation with the conductor.
It started with the usual curious questions ‘where you from?’ ‘what you doing here?’ ‘how old are you?’. Then he asked me about football, asked my opinion about the England team and the dismal World Cup display. I asked him ‘what team he supports?’ I’ve been asking this question recently to quite a few people, I’m just curious as to what the Chinese know about British footbal.l
The answer kind of stunned me. He said ‘考文垂’ ‘Kaowenchui’ It took me a while to register what he was saying but then it clicked. The guy was saying that he supports Coventry City. Annoyingly, I had to get off at the next stop so I never had time to probe further, but It made me think. What are the chances?
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看了你的文章觉得很有意思。
我是在德国的中国人。因为工作的原因，想了解长春。
如果你有时间，我们可以聊聊。
Hi, I´ve read your Blog and it´s interesting.
I am a Chinese in Germany. I want to know more about Changchun, because of my work here.
If you have time, we can talk about Changchun.
Best wishes !!
祝好!
黎洁Li, Jie
Why? Are you from Coventry City?
No, but I spent some time there. Thought it very strange to have found someone who had even heard of the place, much less supports the football team!