For all that you could not see on TV ... or to see it again:
We are living in the Republic of China, the capital of Shanghai. Raphael was offered a job and although we were good here, we found an opportunity to escape and that children know nothing else. We thought we tried, we're a year and if all goes well continue. We have been 5 years. When they offered me (says Rafael) was something that tickled me, a new site, create a new thing. It took one week decide. The biggest concern was for the children if they would accept ... but were integrated from day one well in school.
integration was initially a bit slow because when we arrived there were only 82 registered in the English Consulate. A year ago we were already 1,200. Today is another thing on the weekends we go out with other couples in English, with their children. A party Saturday night and on Sundays to eat all the family ... Today we are very good. 
But integration with people was very difficult (says Aurora). The language issue was insurmountable. At work you can get along but then do not go talking, do not give rise to come and tell you places I know ... I always have to look for English, because the Chinese are very secretive. Which are so reserved (Rafa continues now) does not have much to do with them outside of work and it is a shame because the best way to learn Chinese. I speak Chinese now "type Indian" (laughs): a conversation it seems almost impossible. Even in the office tell us our children to learn Chinese but we are not going to learn. The best language is Salva takes , because he caught too small, in preschool. The greater power than their English has to study. I see my little boy to speak Chinese and makes me a favor! 
You know what struck me when arriving Alcublas to China? (Aurora asks.) was lack of education or manners sometimes showing . You're in a queue and if you're not savvy strain. Driving, traffic lights do not respect them all. Think are very established standards and not. And then something else, spit, sounds "suspicious" when you walk down the street ... This is what strikes you most. Even when boarding an elevator with classmates and tell you hello or goodbye. We're so healthy! me and always had someone to throw me give you two kisses, and were thus a little strange ... With the theme of the Olympics and what we're talking about - namely spitting - they have done commercials and TV programs awareness. Even posters on the streets and subways. I really scared! It took more than three months to get used to these noises.
Let food China.
In Shanghai there are 22 Carrefour , so that the Gourmet issue understand that we have solved. There are also other supermarkets called Metro.
The food here is very different from what we see in Chinese restaurants in Spain . Coming to Spain westernize their food with flavors that we are more pleasing to us, and there is not the same (Rafa tells us). happens to me a week stand and eat ... but I hate and go to Metro and Carrefour to buy Western food import , which is much more expensive. The same product here in Spain has tripled the price. The Wine is a luxury, but it must be a bonus. If we get used to Chinese food, with four pesetas would eat.
Y Aurora says The first time I walked into Carrefour me aghast. Sell \u200b\u200bduck tongues, chicken feet vacuum packed ... What about the fish? You got it in tanks. For them the dead fish is not eating, they have to kill them. No section of turtles, frogs ... However, vegetables and fruit bought at the neighborhood market, good and inexpensive.
food in restaurants is usually good, very different. The only thing that coincide with those of Spain is in rolls Spring (tiny) and sour pork, but do not think that is the most asked, that's something else. They like to order many dishes and small amounts: around six dishes for two people. always serve rice at the end, use it as we do with bread.
In Shanghai we have come all the kitchens in the world, there are restaurants of all countries. We must recognize that China does not seem as Shanghai is the most western of the country. There are, Mcdonald to Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, Brazilian, English, French, Pizza ... eat in one of the latter costs about 30 € for person, that there is very expensive. In a Chinese eat for about 7 €, but if you ask for and eat leaves you in the street for 40 cents. 
Rafa starts to tell us things about his work; is dedicated to the textile. work are 8 hours a day, and Spain. The company pays them breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a place to stay apart, as are most migrant workers from inland China. All this is by law. Companies are asked to make two extra hours a day and more excited as they accept want to win as much money as best for their parents, women ... can return to live with his people in good conditions. also work on Saturdays as overtime. Remains party on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. salaries are about € 120-150 per month net, because I have food and accommodation paid.
plan leisure In there you can find everything. You see things here do not exist. While parties like here, drink the same brands ... which the party wants it and finds her.
Aurora says that what has been missed to get to China has been a family . And those friends arrive faults Cave comes Santa ... and your there and think they will all Those days together ... not recover and sadden you. They think that children are losing it. They do not celebrate Christmas and celebrate what we do in our own way. Rafa is encouraged, said that the world is a small, very small . Were at a party hosted by the English and met new people there. Is just a guy married to a Chinese Masamagrell. His wife was teaching English in Valencia Albuixech two brothers ... and it turns out they were the sons of my boss! I have met people from Segovia, El Toro, Benicalap who knew a lot of alcublanos. There
not we retire. The return have not yet clear, because this project is our medium term. Although I if I stay is with family! I have only been 15 days and looked like a fool ... unable to speak with my wife, without my children ...
We are well, live well, fortunately we do not lack anything in-material ... we need our people, our environment. If not for the Internet!
Alcublas greatly missed ...
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