Lots of fireworks going off all around our building and the area as the citizens of Hangzhou continue to celebrate the Chinese New Year. We are settling into our apartment and taking small excursions, and planning to do more. So far, we have been to a market (an adventure in itself), a grocery store, a street market, and–of all places–a Chinese take-out restaurant! Do you believe it! Right here in China. It is Saturday night here but Saturday morning in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Have a good day. Come back tonight for another visit–I’ll have a roundup for you to read of our experiences so far.
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Barb G. says
February 4, 2012 at 8:11 amI was so happy to see your entry this morning to know you two had safely arrived at your destination.
We will watch for an update later. I am wondering about your living accommodations.
ted/carol anderson says
February 4, 2012 at 12:33 pmi am also glad to see you that arrived safely. now i will look for pictures of your apartment. by the way Joe, Ted mentioned at choir during prayer request time about your trip to china. you can’t get away from those christian people praying for your no matter where you gol!!!
Swanie says
February 6, 2012 at 8:58 amI hope that take out meal wasn’t General Tso Chicken… All is well here in middle america and we are looking forward to tales of your adventures.
Donna says
February 16, 2012 at 11:28 amAm really enjoying your blogs, Joe. Could you write a more in-depth report on Char’s experiences at school? What are her students like? How are they responding to her? What’s the physical classroom like? Has she picked up any Chinese phrases? Does she give out homework? Looking forward to more blogs.