Beijing is absolutely gorgeous right now. The days are sunny and warm. Jeans and a t-shirt are perfect. Pollution levels are low and the air clear… I see the mountains every day. Nights are cool and long, you definitely need…
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uzbekistan (october 9, 2011)
After school last Friday we jumped on a plane and headed off to deepest darkest Uzbekistan, expecting an off the beaten track adventure. While it may be off the North American track, the first part of our trip was in…
mandarin (september 23, 2011)
I have just arrived back in Beijing after a wonderful week visiting Vancouver. I had so much fun that I was a little teary getting on the plane and leaving so many wonderful friends. Luckily, my arrival was completely charmed….…
moon day (september 12, 2011)
Just as most kids seem to be going back to school, our boys are having their first vacation. After a month of classes, they get a four-day break to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival. It is a harvest festival, a bit…
duck (august 31, 2011)
My sister, Nicki, and her family are visiting us now. It is their first trip to Asia and they are so excited, about everything! Their enthusiasm is so refreshing. It has been quite a shock to me to realize how…
markets (august 20,2011)
The first full week of school is now behind us. The adjustment could not have gone more smoothly (knock wood!) and the boys are completely back in their old life. Tons of homework (which I am sure the schools do…