The Tale of Two Tylers

Two Tylers teach in Wuhan!

Yes, I've met my male counterpart here in Wuhan. On the ride in the night of my arrival here Ms. Ping mentioned they had a "boy Tyler" as well.

Boy and girl Tyler met on Monday. What a hoot!

My counterpart Tyler is from Bethesda, MD, graduated in '04 with a degree in Biology and is here through the Princeton In Asia program for one year teaching English. Known by all of us teachers as the adventurous eater, his enthusiasm and mantra, "if the Chinese can eat it, I can eat it" is why he can discuss the pros and cons of, as one example only, chicken feet preparation. As I understand from Tyler, the BBQ version is best and it's key to bite at the joints.

He has a full litany of dining options as he has explored many--he is quick to note, more await discovery--and will be guiding me on some of these adventures in dining.

His parents and brother will be arriving to spend Christmas here in his apartment, so I am looking forward to meeting more of his family. It will be interesting to see what Chef Tyler whips up for Christmas!