The entrance to the food court.For a couple weeks Denny and I had walked by the Taigu Shopping center near Jusco in Qingdao, China thinking it was a garden shop. Little did we know walking through the underground hallways of the Jusco plaza we would land on this gold...
It was a blessing to be a part of Dawt and Rual's wedding. It was my first "first shooting" experience for a wedding. Thank you Matt and Lindsay for allowing me to borrow your external flash. It made the pictures that much better. Thank you Barbara for giving me the...
50%off Hamburgers Let me just rave for a few minutes on how awesome that this place is in Qingdao, China. The food is very tasteful, my hubby and I will be spending many future date nights here. I can vouch for the hamburgers since that's all I have had there so far....
"Abrakadabra"- suddenly the most magical school there is appears in China. On the damp un-haunted castle grounds the autumn leaves were rustling, the air was crispy and the twisted trees were swooshing. Outside the academic walls there were no scarecrows or...
Would you like to sing while speaking a new language? Then Mandarin is the language for you. Mandarin is like reading sheet music because it's a tonal language. About two months into our adventures in China, Kings English for Kids hired two teacher assistants, Sophia...
Internet, the one object we use daily and take for granted. In the 21st century home internet is vital for staying connected with loved ones, keeping your business going, finding recipes, learning, writing a blog and more. It took over one month for us to get internet...
There was a sauna feel to the restaurant. Lots of fish and Asian spices held in the air with the beer and laughter singing along to the harmony of the eventide. It was as the Chinese would say a "wanshang hao"- (good evening). I was asked earlier that day if I would...
The Yellow Sea in Qingdao, China is less than a few miles from our home. It took a few weeks, but my husband, Denny, and I finally made a trip to it. Gazing at the sailboats were peaceful. Breathing in fresh ocean air was relaxing. People watching was amusing. I...
Wisdom for travelers or people who like to be gluten-free A few bowls, plates, cups, chop sticks, 2 forks, 1 sauce pan and wok fill our cupboards. It's a challenge making meals when there isn't much in your kitchen. I say a challenge but that is only going to grow me...
This is my neighborhood for about the next 10 months (well about a 15minute walk). I am learning living in China is a constant game of a scavenger hunt. Good thing I like the game! It's a real treat when you stumble on a secret place the locals visit and do life. This...
