Hello,

I don't know if anyone has answered you question yet.
So here goes. Peace Corps will provide you with a
water purifier, although most volunteers have water
delivered, at my school it's 5 yuan for a 27 Liter
container. As far as shoes, I've never shopped for
athletic shoes but you will have a problem with just
regular shoes... especially in Sichuan. I am 9 1/2
women's, and if I want shoes, I have to go to the
men's section. Hope that helps.

Maria

--- blurrf007 <blurrf007@...> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm a China 12 vol. that has a couple of q's at
> the moment. To
> preface my comment, I feel like I will be doing a
> bit of travelling
> around China and (possibly) other countries in the
> area.
>
> Firstly, I'm wondering if a water purifier system
> would be beneficial.
> I understand that we will be boiling all of our
> water beforehand, so
> I'm wondering about the efficacy about hauling along
> something like this.
>
> Secondly, will footwear (esp. athletic) be available
> for a person with
> a size of 11.5 in the U.S. - or should I just bring
> the shoes most
> important for my experience.
>
> Ugh, it looks like I need to end my inquiry here for
> the moment. But,
> undoubtedly I'll have a couple more q's before the
> departure.
>
> Much love to all current China 11's and 12's ---
> Can't wait to meet
> you all.
>
> Until then...
>
>
>
>


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