Hello family, friends and blog readers of the world, Apologies first: it has been almost…7 months (hum) since my last note on my blog, but we are still here in Beijing and doing well. Last summer in France, we celebrated my inlaws 50th wedding anniversary with brothers, sisters and cousins. On the warmest day of the summer, the 5th of August 07, we went to the 'Château de Codignat' a castle near Courpière and enjoyed great surroundings and especially good french food. Beautiful landscapes, great pure air, Saint Nectaire, tarte aux myrtilles, freshly picked mushrooms did the rest and we were ready for a new year in Beijing! (let's be positive!) September came and a new school year for kids. Still at the 'Lycée Français International de Pékin', Marie doing her 2nd year of Junior High
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