ONE of the most surprising things Canadian couple Patrick and Jenny Bell have seen in China was a picture of a steer wrestling match at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo back in their home province of Alberta in the Sept. 9 issue of Shenzhen Daily.

　　“It was really unexpected for us to see our friend in the picture. It is really a small world,” Patrick, 32, said.

　　Patrick and Jenny, 23, love steer wrestling. Patrick was a professional steer wrestler before they came to Shiyan Public School last August.

　　But they now love teaching English more than anything else. They believe it is a fulfilling job.

　　They spend their spare time riding bicycles around the township of Shiyan sightseeing and meeting people.

　　One of Patrick’s favorite activities is shopping with his wife and bargaining with shop keepers.

　　“I have so much fun. Sometimes it becomes a sport for me,” Patrick said.

　　“I’m not so good at bargaining as Pat, but it is fun for me to watch him,” Jenny.

　　“My advice to foreigners living in China is, first of all, to learn how to count in Chinese,” Patrick said.

　　The past year’s experience here has totally changed their preconceptions about China.

　　“Most Westerners still don’t know what’s really going on in China now,” Jenny said sadly.

　　“We really love Chinese people, food and culture and we really enjoy so much freedom here,” Patrick said.

　　Newman Huo

　　ONE of the most surprising things Canadian couple Patrick and Jenny Bell have seen in China was a picture of a steer wrestling match at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo back in their home province of Alberta in the Sept. 9 issue of Shenzhen Daily.

　　“It was really unexpected for us to see our friend in the picture. It is really a small world,” Patrick, 32, said.

　　Patrick and Jenny, 23, love steer wrestling. Patrick was a professional steer wrestler before they came to Shiyan Public School last August.

　　But they now love teaching English more than anything else. They believe it is a fulfilling job.

　　They spend their spare time riding bicycles around the township of Shiyan sightseeing and meeting people.

　　One of Patrick’s favorite activities is shopping with his wife and bargaining with shop keepers.

　　“I have so much fun. Sometimes it becomes a sport for me,” Patrick said.

　　“I’m not so good at bargaining as Pat, but it is fun for me to watch him,” Jenny.

　　“My advice to foreigners living in China is, first of all, to learn how to count in Chinese,” Patrick said.

　　The past year’s experience here has totally changed their preconceptions about China.

　　“Most Westerners still don’t know what’s really going on in China now,” Jenny said sadly.

　　“We really love Chinese people, food and culture and we really enjoy so much freedom here,” Patrick said.