A way of life in rural China: Photos 21 to 30

Time in An Ren with it's one main road, motor bikes, lorry trucks passing through with incredibly loud horns beeping at everything and anything even if it's 200 meters ahead; With my kind grandma neighbour and her grandson who bring me chestnuts by the bowl full weekly and just recent brought over freshly made Chinese pancakes; To the kind lady who cooks us as close to a homecooked meal as we get here; To the husband and wife who own the dumpling store on the corner, where we have been saying yi ger jou zer asking for a serving of dumplings, but it really means can we please have 1 dumpling... But they never laugh; To the average person walking down the street that nearly jumps out of their skin to see a Waigoren (foreigner). Life here opens my heart and as long as I am flexible and always take a sense of humor with me, life is comfortable with many enjoyable experiences.

The English Department are a very close group of people. They often do things together like picnics, bike rides, KTV and of course playing cards which I think is manditory to stop the boredom around these parts.

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oh Dani, so many memories came flooding back- i know where you drank the Margaret River chardonnay!!!!! i can imagine the dumpling shop and boy do i remember ( and want more) hair washes!!!! ohhhh I may just have to read this all over again. Take care sweetie, see you in Feb.

Hi Dani, wow what a great blog, you describe everything so well and I can see everything when I shut my eyes.. It sounds like you are really enjoying it there.. I miss you and will talk to you soon Damo.. PS- love the sexy trackies!! :)

GREAT BLOG DANZ! i want dumplings, just one serve! Haha i can imagine u at kareoke, lol.... weather sounds shite, but i guess if the sun is shining! NOT LONG TO GO! 49days to thailand! :)

Daniella, I cried, how I would love to be with you. I miss you, you tell such a wonderful story it makes you feel you are there with you. So many experiences what a fabulous life and adventure. Talk soon love you

Hi Dani, So good to hear from you after so long. Great Blog mate! Ive been slack last few months so apologies for no correspondence. Keep on keeping on and Ill write soon. Cheers Tez

The photos call up memories of the good old days. A chinese family in a small rural town is always expecting good news from you. wish you happy on the side of the earth.

oh Dani, so many memories came flooding back- i know where you drank the Margaret River chardonnay!!!!! i can imagine the dumpling shop and boy do i remember ( and want more) hair washes!!!! ohhhh I may just have to read this all over again. Take care sweetie, see you in Feb.

Hi Dani, wow what a great blog, you describe everything so well and I can see everything when I shut my eyes.. It sounds like you are really enjoying it there.. I miss you and will talk to you soon Damo.. PS- love the sexy trackies!! :)

GREAT BLOG DANZ! i want dumplings, just one serve! Haha i can imagine u at kareoke, lol.... weather sounds shite, but i guess if the sun is shining! NOT LONG TO GO! 49days to thailand! :)

Daniella, I cried, how I would love to be with you. I miss you, you tell such a wonderful story it makes you feel you are there with you. So many experiences what a fabulous life and adventure. Talk soon love you

Hi Dani, So good to hear from you after so long. Great Blog mate! Ive been slack last few months so apologies for no correspondence. Keep on keeping on and Ill write soon. Cheers Tez

The photos call up memories of the good old days. A chinese family in a small rural town is always expecting good news from you. wish you happy on the side of the earth.