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Interesting comments.
Nice to see how the other half lives Rosemary...I loved the commentary and the photos fit the description very well...I will be looking forward to the continuing story of your visit to Argentina...

your blog about Holland
Dear Rosemary, I have read your travelblog about your visit to Holland and it was very interesting! I am Dutch myself and for my Geography Masterthesis I am doing research among tourist bloggers from abroad. Your blog caught my eye because you visited some less famous places in Holland, like Arnhem, Ruurlo and Steenwijkerwold. It is so interesting to find out why a part of the tourists in Holland visit those less famous places next to the highlights like Amsterdam and its surroundings. That's why I am wondering if I could ask you some questions about your visit, to complement the info in your blog. It won't be a long survey, but more of a short interview-type conversation about your experience and opinion. You would help me a lot and I am also very curious to know about what you think about Holland and the reasons why you choose to visit it. I really hope to hear from you. The interview will be used in a completely anonymous and confidential way. Kind regards, Theo van Veenendaal tvanveenendaal1986@gmail.com

Accommodation with Pool
It is great post to read. Accommodation with Pool Guest with Brichhtzimerim North

Tantrums in China Too
I recently found your blog while searching information about Jinan. I have really been enjoying it! We are also living in Jinan this year and when I read this post, I realized that I have a different impression of Chinese children. Since we have two children (aged 9 & 7), I am very attentive to the behavior of Chinese children, especially as it compares to my children's. We live in a typical neighborhood with lots of children and we see plenty of tantrums. However, another thing I've noticed is that often tantrums are averted simply because parents give into whatever their child wants. I see parents (or more often, grandparents) initially say no to something only to say yes when the child starts to raise his/her voice, talk back, or even hit the parent. I think there are badly behaved children all over the world :).

I Agree
Dear Rosemary, I recently went to Brisbane for a few days and spent time on the train. Toddlers these days get too many choices- they rule the roost! Parents constantly ask them do they want this or that, and the child just says "no" to any limits. The Chinese seem to be getting that parenting right! Cheers Paul PS The heat here is terrible at the moment, and no rain since July!

Cities of the coast.
Please, pleeease, show me the nearby "cities in the forest". My friends visited these cities on 2011, and told wonders, but they lost the photos. (I mean Carilo, Mar de las Pampas, Valeria del Mar, Costa del Este, those cities in the beach). I know that the beaches are nothing to call home, but the garden houses are charming.

Winter....
Loved your blog.... Brings back our first impressions of China in 2005. Also makes me wander why we're going back in early January.....

missing your blog
Dear Rosemary, Your daily blog has gone silent! I am missing your experiences shining forth on the page! Back here it is hot, humid with no rain! Two weeks till school finishes! Want to sing Christmas morning-Jenny has to play at Bucasia! Cheers Paul

Swimming hole........
Peter and I swam in that swimming hole! One young boy offered me his blow up ring!

Great blog Rosemary
You are really getting stuck into the Jinan way. Fascinating to read of how well resourced the kindy/centre was- I would love to know if schools are equally blessed! Your obsession with Western bread's absence reminded me of trying to get a cup of tea in the US- I went out and bought a kettle! Leaving through the blog today I thought your time there has really gone very quickly- enjoy even more the days to come! Cheers Paul

The Revolution.........
Hi Rosemary, I actually started working this way with students in Cohorts 1 and 2..........a song a day..........a bear hunt........shaving foam, playdough, painting.........whatever I could carry on the bus.

Wow
After the week I have had seeing some very ordinary early childhood practice this was very refreshing. Get me a job as well