Full Day in Guangzhou

My trip to Guangzhou was a welcome break from small-town (pop. 1 million) life.

In the morning, I hopped on the subway into the city to visit a college-turned-temple. There aren't a lot of those in the states, so I thought it worth a look. The subway stop was easy to remember, because its name was the same as the temple: Chen Jia Ci (Chen Family Temple). But when I emerged from the subway I saw only huge buildings and a busy intersection. I thought my Chinese was pretty decent, especially for something as easy as asking directions. So, not knowing where to go, I asked a college-aged girl if she knew where the temple was. "Over there," she responded in perfect English, as she pointed over my shoulder.