Pedicures... *hmmm* someplace in Maple Grove...the people were really friendly, though they kept talking in another language and i couldn't follow them. makes me wonder if my feet were big and ugly or something. *lol*
well it was mom and dad's anniversary...thought it would be good to pamper her a lil (what with him in Arkansas and all)...so we had lunch and shopped and just had fun.
didn't watch the video yet, but i'm getting there...
Mobile i was so hoping you'd take a pic of that so we could see it before you got back. it's so beautiful.
glad y'all are still having a good time. *hugs*
C-Sections The feeling I got from the woman I was talking to is that the women themselves are choosing C-Sections, feeling it is more Western and therefore better. They then spend a few months in bed, and I think they like that. Strange, huh? It's got to be hard to attach to the infant the way they're doing it...
Wow! I didn't know that about farmers in China...well, maybe I sort of did, but not really. And I can't believe that cesearean rate!! Holy smokes. I wonder if women choose that or if it's pushed by the doctors. Any idea? That's just insane. I read somewhere that no country should have higher a rate higher than 2-3% , which means the U.S. has a lot of work to do, too. AND, don't I wish that I could get a massage for $10 around here. Sweet!
Keep writing! This is so fun! I love the tea descriptions, and the photo of the funky door, and that BABY BELLY!! I want to see the animal mobile type thing you got. I can't imagine the heat. Keep eating that ice cream! :)
Love how they do tea here Yeah, I just love how they do tea here. We got chamomile at the masseuse yesterday - and it was with REAL full chamomile flowers! Looked gorgeous too.
Fun, fun... looks like you're still having a good time. the flower in the tea pot was so cool looking. everything looks so beautiful. glad you're having fun. an inch, huh? very cool. *hugs for you both*
Smothering hot here What did the ladies think of my house? I miss my kitties... It's been so hot here I can hardly function. Finally some relief today. I've been seeking out air conditioning whenever I can find it.
Amazing! Hey Tesha: Looks like you are having a wonderful time. I finally had some time to read up on your entries and view your photos. Have a great rest of the trip and I look forward to reading more from you.
the view!! That is definitely an incredible view!! I can't believe the rooftop tennis court! And the rooftop garden reminds me that I ought to be taking better care of my own bedraggled garden.
crib and changing table Tesha,
I'm not sure if you have been getting any of my emails. I sent you a picture of a crib and changing table to your personal computer. it is light oak and beautiful. I went and looked at it yesterday. they are in Mora. Tesha, if you are interested in it I need to know right away because she has a couple people coming to look at it on Sat. please let me know.
i love reading your updates.
love you guys, be safe and have fun!
Mom
hey world traveler! Thanks for the overview of your China lodging. (you report like an asst. editor or something!!!) Looked at this travel blog at the office and photos came through, not so when I open travel blog at home. So... cool to see photos for the first time! Hows the weather there? Us Minnesotans are always interested in weather you know. Blazing hot here! Kitties are doing well, I think hanging in the basement when inside where it is cooler, and Sebastian under front porch when outside. Toured your house yesterday with office agents.
love and smooches!
mom
wow that detailing is cool on the furniture...
loose tea and a pot that heats water how fast? sounds like my kind of place...
sounds like you're having a pretty fun adventure. i'm glad. miss you, though. say hi to jesse for me. *hugs*
*hehe* the hat & other stuff i did notice the hat too, but isn't that the one he wears all the time?
the chandelier is rocking!
and the pedicure sounds cool...i just got one too, btw...we'll have to compare notes sometime...
Bargaining Yeah, they bargain most places. If they don't bargain, they actually put a sign up! I was thinking I was pretty darn glad I am not farther along or I wouldn't be able to use those toilets! I've been wondering how the Chinese women do it - They're always dressed so nice, mostly skirts and dresses. But I guess that might be easier. You don't have to make sure you don't pee on a dress - you just hike it up! It's not so much misty as smoggy. The cities here have added so much industry in the past few years but haven't figured out how to control the pollution - or eliminate it. The only time we saw the sun was yesterday. It rained in Nanjing a few days ago and that cleared the air out briefly. Then on the train to Shanghai it was nice in the areas between cities. 20 minutes away from Shanghai it got bad again.
I'm amazed You've got to be kidding?! I had no idea folks around the world wished to emulate the Chinese method. I do see the sense of it, if they used toilets instead of the street. I haven't noticed a baby/toddler let their parent know they need to relieve themselves, but I have been wondering how it was done. I suppose it's like baby sign language - they do learn fast if you give them tools to communicate with. It is a great ecological choice, that's very true. Not sure I'm going to try it tho!
wow i didn't know they haggled like that in the market but wow quite a bargin huh, kudos to Jesse. Man that potty looks scary, at least your not farther along, that would be alot of work *lol*. it looks pretty misty there... hope it's not too warm as well. I thank you for the blogs it's better than the Travel Channel... hehe.
Love the photos!! I read your post out loud to Gabe, and we both enjoyed your commentary! Isn't the internet amazing? So fun to get to see your photos and hear some stories BEFORE you come home! I cannot *believe* that toilet!!
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We didn't get to see the backpack!! I want to see the backpack!