Although the move is still 3 1/2 weeks away, we began packing yesterday for our move to the new apartment. It's amazing how much stuff you can accumulate in just 10 months! Although we came to China with only 2 suitcases each, we've managed to add a Christmas tree, pots and pans, dishes, bedding and a host of gifts. Our new apartment actually looks like a Western-style house--the only one I've ever seen in China! We will occupy one of the four apartments inside the house. The house has a nice yard around it and is next to a pond. The campus at Amy's new school is definitely newer and nicer than where we currently live.
Our visas to stay in China currently expire on June 30. Amy's new school is issuing her an extension, since she will continue to be a teacher. Matt's visa, however, will have to be switched from a resident permit to a tourist visa (over the summer, he will apply for a student visa). He will go the PSB (police department) tomorrow to attempt the change. We are trusting that it will go smoothly; however, government restrictions for granting visas have been tightened a lot lately. We'll keep you updated.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Visas and Moves
