Wu Yuan and Dog Meat

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October 13th 2009

Published: October 13th 2009

Greetings All: I'm back from my eight day Moon Festival vacation, and the calming scenery of the rural farming town WuYuan countryside really recharged my teaching battery. My classes have been running splendidly since I returned, and even the random new 30 students who have appeared in my classes throughout the week hasn't bothered me. WuYuan was amazing! I went with Shelly and one of her Chinese... Read Full Entry

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Grandma's garden

Shelly and Caroline in her Grandma's garden/farm.

on the hike

Scenery on the way up the hike to the temple and pagoda

polluted river

The river before I discovered the fish genocide.

the amazing pagoda

Big n little cousin

Caroline and her little cousin on the steps of pagoda.

view

The view after 600+ steps.

13th October 2009

Daddy
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So You Really Ate Dog Meat :))))
This sounds like an incredible adventure. It is great to hear about the fascinating events and all the places and people. I am sure you enjoyed it. You have depicted that trip quite beautifully Latifa. I am over whelmed with happiness for you. I am sure these adventures will be with you always. May Allah keep you safe and grant you success. Love ya,

13th October 2009

sue
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Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving
Hi Latifa, Thanks for your great blog. What an adventure you are having! The people sound amazing and such incredible experiences. Can't say as I would be as brave as you to try dog's meat...ewwwwww!! It was Thanksgiving today and we had a more traditional dinner...turkey. My son Chris and girlfriend Annie came over. Nice evening topped off with pumpkin pie. Off to work tomorrow. After 4 days off, it is a bit of a drag. Take good care of yourself. You are always in out thoughts. Love sue

15th October 2009

Umm Latifa
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Guts made of iron
Salaams Sweetie: You have guts of iron to try the meat. I don't think I could have had that much audacity, but I suppose it varies from country to country what is considered domesticated and what is not. You and I both know that in the beginning to eat Camel was absurd, but eventually we tried it:)). A motherly reminder that it does not always hold true to do as THE ROMAN"S do for if it is something that goes against God's Will , his will supercedes it all:))) The pictures are simply amazing and I assume the 2,000 year old tree is the one with you in it. I replaced your picture in Nanchang as my desktop at work with the one of you in the Tree:)) What a wonderful experience for you sweetie and opportunity. I am so very proud of you and Allah will bless you, Keep in mind to treat everyone the way you would like to be treated. That goes a long way. You know how wild the driving can be in many foreign countries, and the uncouthness of various cultures leaves a lot to be desired, but the humanity and good nature of the simple people goes a long way in most cases. a question? Does binding the feet keep them from growing in length? I remember reading something pertaining to that. I noticed the wilderbeast. I didn't know that the big and little one were present in China, if you get my drift... You are so funny Latifa? You do get my drift? LOL LOL LOL YOU FINALLY SAW A REAL LIVE WILDERBEAST! What effect does the snake have on the booze? Is it similar to the worms in the Tequila? to eat or what? By now, you are submerging yourself into learning some Chinese by intermingling outside the classroom. What a blessing and Experience. Loving you and missing you Mommy

17th October 2009

Zakiya
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Dog seriously?
Hey Tifa! Im so glad to hear you are doing well in China. It sounds like you and Shelly had a great time experiencing the more traditional aspects of Chinas culture in the little farming town of WuYuan. Wish I could have been there with you. However your account about eating dog meat (which was probably toxic due to that radiated lakewater in town) was probably not such a good idea. Dogs are filty animals and there is a Hadith in which the Prophet (SAW) said any animal with claws and that are carnivorous (dogs, cats, lions, bear) is forbidden to eat. Some Scholars however, say that eating carnivorous animals is Makrooh but others say its flat out forbidden. Not trying to come off as a sheik but always approach life with the self-awareness of a muslim. Glad to see you are doing well! Can wait to see you in January! Miss you loads XOXOXO Kiya

25th October 2009

Ishmael
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kick ass
Sounds like you are having a blast. Hope the rest of your journey is safe. Wish I could see the 2500-year-old tree!

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