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
The Green Packet
This little packet of Chinese herbal medicine is unbelievable! I felt a wicked bad cold coming on. I took on of these packets around 5:00 pm and another at 8:00 pm. By the morning there was no trace of the pain I had in my throat and ear. Any orders? It’s not even $3 forContinue reading The Green Packet
Our First Visitors–The Bellos!
I can’t express enough how wonderful it is to have arrived in China and already have both friends and family here! We have Debbie, Phil, Jane, and Leo here in Beijing, but we have even more in Shanghai! Mary Kelly and Giovanni Bello came up for the weekend. They arrived around 8:00 pm on FridayContinue reading Our First Visitors–The Bellos!
The Tooth Fairy is in China!
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