Colleagues, Just wanted to say hi from Xiamen, Fujian, South China (Hope you've heard about the place ) Here are some links to get you started about South China: Main South China introduction page: (save your sanity : ) http://www.south-china-travel-guide.com/ Also: Language Shares to high-quality-free learning Mandarin coursewares (save the monies) Travel Shares to an interesting cultural-rich city - Quanzhou Hotels in Quanzhou: Take time and feel free to explore those site pages. That's it for now, take it easy and good luck 'building' your dreams 8) and thanks for your time..... Almario [EDIT by EasyExpat: this message was full of advertising for south-china-travel-guide.com so I removed some. Advertising is forbiden on the forum]