That was the two weeks that was. Two weeks in Bahrain and after a shaky start I have to say I’m quite attached to the place. I feel relaxed, things are easy and work is not cloaked in 5000 years of face saving and suspicion. You know, do this do that and if its wrong I’ll tell you and if it’s good I’ll tell you. Quite refreshing. The more I think about the people I work with in China the angrier I get as I am now being frozen out. As far as they are concerned out of sight is out of the office for good. So much for the look see I was promised before I left but then this is very Chinese. Nothing confrontational, nothing to the face just a wall of silence. How very typical. You are probably thinking that I have serious issues but I don’t its just that there is a huge cultural difference between China and the west in terms of how we approach design. HUGE. There is no point banging my head against the wall anymore, I’m off to Bahrain. That’s it folks, China is over. I’m leaving the square and I am taking my family with me. Clear blue skies, higher standard of living, car, edible food and civility. Its blandsville in Bahrain but its better than the hate (and it can only be termed that) which I am currently experiencing from two people at work. Hate. That’s a strong word but that’s how it feels. Still, meeting with the Big Boss tomorrow but I think he’s been got whilst I have been away – he seems colder but we will see. I love you China but I am not allowed to work in your country anymore but I’ll be back seeking my revenge.