The weather has been spectacular! The Chinese can indeed control their weather. They shoot pellets into the sky to make it rain or de-fog the sky. It’s pretty amazing that they can do this–we just wish they did it all the time, not just for National Day. We have really been enjoying the weather, andContinue reading The Great Wall of China with Kate and Adrian
Our Shipment has ARRIVED!
On Saturday morning while Gigi with Kevin were at gymnastics, Vincent and I waited for the shipment, the landlords’ people to clear out the storage area in the basement, and the sofa factory with our new sofas to arrive. And you guessed it: they all arrived at the same exact time! The living room BEFORE:Continue reading Our Shipment has ARRIVED!
Chinese Noodles
Check out our young man and his skill at eating Chinese noodles! (Please don’t pay attention to all the noodles covering the table. Actually, according to Chinese dining etiquette, a dirty table is a good sign….;)
Olympic Park, Beijing
This Sunday we went down to the Olympic Park in Beijing. It’s a very impressive site filled with tons of different venues. Each building is definitely funky in its own way. For example the building where all the swimming took place, actually looks like the panels are made of plastic. We didn’t go into anyContinue reading Olympic Park, Beijing
Gigi Turned 6 in Beijing!
Sunday, September 13th was a special day. Gigi turned six. Her first present was displayed in her room: an art easel with tons of great supplies. For breakfast, we went to a great local organic type breakfast spot called Mrs. Shannen’s for breakfast. We rode our bikes there which in of itself is such aContinue reading Gigi Turned 6 in Beijing!
Saturdays in Beijing–Hiking up to the Great Wall
Kevin and Vincent joined Izzie and Jeff Plaman this Saturday on a hike up to the Great Wall. The weather was a perfectly crisp day with a bright blue sky and and comfortable temperature. Izzy is the Twitter friend that Vincent had made virtually through Jeff and me last year. In person, they are becomingContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–Hiking up to the Great Wall
Gigi’s B-day Invite
I wish you could all come. Here’s her b-day invite. Maybe we can arrange for some Skype calls this Sunday….
Rani Crystal Krembs, the F.D. (Family Dog)
This Saturday, August 29, was a very special Saturday. We brought Rani Crystal Krembs, the F.D. (Family Dog) home today! Please enjoy our moment with us. It’s so exciting. Here she is…
Saturdays in Beijing–798 with Our Good Friends
This last Saturday we went to the art zone in Beijing called 798. (To read about 798 and the Beijing Biennale visit the Dear Librarian’s post on the What is a “biennale?.) It’s this huge area blocked off with main streets and alleyways filled with galleries, shops, and cafes. We didn’t realize its vastness untilContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–798 with Our Good Friends
Saturdays in Beijing–Tian’anmen Square and Qianmen Dajie
The second Saturday here we were determined to go check out Tian’anmen Square. We were dropped off outside the Forbidden City–that will take a whole Saturday on its own at another time. The little meandering garden with creek was a quaint walk into the square. Upon arrival to the square, you see this massive oldContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–Tian’anmen Square and Qianmen Dajie
Saturdays in Beijing–Catching Up with Old Friends
Since the Saturday we arrived on August 1st, we’ve been doing something special on each Saturday thereafter. This day offers the perfect time to escape and seek adventure in our new home–Beijing, China. On the first Saturday, we met up with friends made while teaching in Caracas, Venezuela: Debbie Diaz and Jane Farrelly and PhilContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–Catching Up with Old Friends
New Bikes
Vincent was such a sport. He rode a too-small, florescent pink bike all summer. He knew he was waiting for the big moment in Beijing when he would get his New Bike. We went the second day here to the Giant store near by. He went with a racer blue bike and Gigi got aContinue reading New Bikes