In the back streets of a dusky forgotten street there is a secluded restaurant that doesn't want to be found, Ali Baba in Tianjin, China. The restaurant caters to Westerners and it's atmosphere was edging and exotic. The food was okay, nothing thrilling and could have...
While dining with our co-workers this afternoon for lunch I learned a few interesting insights on the Chinese culture. Did you know...? 1) About half of the Chinese women get a C-Section for various reasons. Pressure from doctors Fear of a complication Stress from the...
After about four hours of sitting and observing teaching, Denny and I decided to walk about 3 miles home. It's in the walking time that travelers can really experience the culture of a country. Taxi rides are quite nice, but if you want a bigger picture then walk. We...
Warning: Partial nudity. (Note, normally I would feel bad about nudity but this is happening on the public streets and shows a common picture of some of the Chinese culture.) If your a person walking in China a common site to behold is.........children going to the...
My lifestyle as I know it is for a year changed till next September 2013, and that is called, ladies and gents, an adventure. I was reviewing my list of interests and realized I am living my dream, of traveling and living in a foreign country. I, a small...
What is the meaning of church? a location? a building? a service? a hierarchy? The meaning of the word “church” was addressed in the message at the first international church that Denny and I attended in China. This wasn't what we would have normally experienced in...
It seems most of my interesting stories revolve around food because that is where I come into communication with the Chinese people. A vendor's dog enjoying some Chinese food on a plate. So the story of today revolves around this man here. We have been generally...
BLUE MOON CAFE This little cafe, located on the first floor of our apartment complex has been a safe haven for my husband,Denny, and I since we arrived to China. Denny and I love juiced beverages and this place offers it for 18UN. Which is less than Whole Foods in the...
Eating street food in China is an adventure every time! A co-worker introduced us to this woman who sells fried-pork on rice with three side dishes. I decided to order just the rice and pork the day of these pictures. The trick with street food is to get out there...
Yesterday in Tianjin, China after a rainfall the city was beautiful. You could see blue open skies. I didn't think it was possible. I thought the city was always going to be smoggy foggy. The weather was so nice my husband, Denny, insisted we walk to work instead of...
