And some of them are bloody good teachers well-liked by their students. Still, I wonder why they come to China as young adults. I think they're wasting their time over here. They'd be better employed trying to find real jobs in the west.

China's tailor-made for middle-aged louwai and older folks who are seeking cushy numbers, especially those who drink and smoke. Much more freedom to do so, and very cheap too!

That's what I think. But I'm not asking readers to debate this with me. In fact, I won't enter into a debate about this. Just my opinion, that's all!

I agree with Foxy Poster, nothing wrong with fags&slosh. In fact in one respect twenty fags a day can keep the doctor away; and the reason being is that cigarettes will help speed up your metabolism and fend off that paunch. No, overweight around the waist/abdominally Obese/Centrally Obese, will build fat around the liver, heart and other organs- a fast track to the morgue. Central Obesity starts at 35" for a woman and 37" for a man. So reach for a 七匹狼 或者 黄山 and stay slim, although I preferred the first brand.

Yes backpackers do tend to be popular with the students, but I don't know about staying at home; when you're young sometimes you just have to follow your heart while you can. As you said China is good for us old farts hahaha. Well said Foxy.