"Welcome to the Temple of Heaven my American friends". A smile and a quick stroke of the water dipped sponge brush against the pavement warmly connects us as the message instantly freezes on the ground and in our hearts.
Another year goes by.... December 29th 2006 I SAY LETS CELEBRATE AND BE THANKFUL FOR EACH GIFT OF THE DAY!!!
Who says birthdays are to be passed over as if the years will no longer accumulate??? This was a wonderful celebration of the end of my 46th year and beginning of another year of challenges and growth. I began the day at the Temple of Heaven joining the morning tai chi exercises with around 20 other Chinese people. Part of thei ... read more
Asia » China » Beijing For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more
In 2006, our family began what we thought was a 3 year adventure of living and traveling in China. But like Gilligan, our 3 year tour turned into something much longer and deeper than we expected. This was just the beginning of our cultural travels and blogs. 3 years turned into 6 years and included a time of residence in South Korea as well. The kids have all transitioned into and out of college leaving us as empty nesters, but not empty of ambitions to continue to explore the world. Come along with us as we seek to expand our understanding of this marvelous world in which we live!
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