Every time we move to a new city we buy bikes. This has made sense for the boys because they keep growing. It has made less sense for me because I never ride the bikes we get… well, maybe I…
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tomb sweeping day (april 5, 2011)
Today is Tomb Sweeping Day. For the boys a day off school, for John a day off work and for me a day to sleep in! For traditional Chinese it is a day to visit the graves of ancestors and…
great wall and hong kong 7’s (march 28, 2011)
The boys went back to school today after a week off for Spring Break. I suspect they are looking forward to the rest, as the last 10 days have been very busy!! We had our first house guests come from…
honeymoon over? (march 4, 2011)
The first part of your expat experience is often referred to as the honeymoon period, usually by other expats who have lived in the place longer than you have and can’t believe you are so excited and happy to be…
seeing everything (february 21, 2011)
One of my goals while living in Beijing is to see everything!! Or a least a lot! Since I have no idea how long we will live here, (somewhere between six months and forever, if I had to guess) I…
xin nian kuai le (february 7, 2011)
Tough morning, the boys went back to school after a week off for Spring Festival. This is the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar, bigger than Christmas in the west because everyone takes part. The first night of the festival…