It seems anyone who writes anything having to do with China eventually comments on its contrasts. Sadly I am no exception. I suspect this is because the disparities are so glaring … the high tech modern cities vs. the villages…
Category: hunter and jack
health care in china
Bad news: Jack has pneumonia. He has a bad cough, low energy and has been feeling awful for about 3 weeks. He has been put on antibiotics. Good news: we have great medical care in China and he should start…
jian bing
One of Hunter’s all time favorite things to do in Beijing is eat Jian Bing. For a kid who prides himself on how many three star restaurants he’s been to, this is a funny choice. Jian Bing is quintessential street…
year of the dragon
We are about to enter the Year of the Dragon!! The Chinese New Year starts Monday and all predictions are that it will be a good one!! In China the New Year begins with one of the largest migrations of…
one year in beijing
We returned from Christmas holidays exactly one year after we first landed in Beijing. And while I have lots more to write about our trip in Indochina, I have decided to save that for another day and instead reflect back…
worlds worst parents (november 4, 2011)
Well, its official. John and I are the world’s worst parents. Or so I’ve been told. Not only did we drag our kids half way around the world but we just let Hunter buy (and therefore ride) a moped. I’m…