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February 3rd 2008

Published: February 3rd 2008

Dear Friends and Family, After a 13 hour (!) flight and no sleep at all we arrived January 31 and were all met by our host families. Big bouquets of flowers, photo op.etc, ! My family is a Dad and Mom and their 15-16 year old daughter- so sweet and cute! The Dad is Dai Guijiang, Mom is Chen Feng Yan, and daughter is Dai Chen Chun. They do not speak English well, but much better than my Chinese! S... Read Full Entry

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Hotel at Olympic Complex

Interesting shape!

More Olympic Complex shots

Tower at right must be for the torch

The Water Cube

for swimming, diving and water ballet

Jiao zi (dumplings) demonstration

Chen Fen Guan on the left, and her mother Weng Shu Fen starting the dumplings

Making jiao zi

It takes a delicate yet deft touch

Just pinch this way

Why do mine look lumpy?

Here we go!

Jiao zi....ummmm!

Dinner is served!

Jiao ze served with vinegar!

Time to clean up

Nobody is allowed to help either!

My new best friend

Weng Shu Fen is 72 years young

Tan Rui (aka Terry) and Chen Chun

After dinner we went out to shop

A downtown shopping mall

... the same everywhere

Street people

The blind father played the flute and the boy sang for money.

Beijing at night

Reminds me of Times Square

Beijing train station at night

Beautiful!

3rd February 2008

Jason Holzheimer
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Does it get any cooler?....
...Than Mom blogging from China? Well, perhaps the Pats winning their 4th Superbowl in 7 years. But that's about the only thing that could compete. Looks amazing, Mom. Miss you. Lovejjjjj

3rd February 2008

Genevra and Rick
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Happy you've arrived!
Hi Diane, Looks wonderful! Glad you have such a lovely host family. I'm sure they're enjoying you just as much. We're so happy Zach has a job! I'm sure something will come up for Gretch very soon. Keep well and enjoy Bob's visit. love, Genevra

6th February 2008

Jason Holzheimer
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Hey Mom...
...Just testing to see if this comment gets posted. Miss you, love youjjjjj

6th February 2008

Ann Carey
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Wow!
I am SO proud of you Diane. It sounds like you've had an AMAZING start to your adventure. I really enjoyed your descriptions and photos. I can't wait to hear about your trip with Bob and your students!

8th February 2008

Dan Casals
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Thank you! Great Job
Diane, thank you so much for taking the time to start your wonderful blog and photos. Makes us feel we're on the trip with you all. Have a great trip on the 9th. We'll be eager to hear more news of your adventures. Regards The Casals

21st February 2008

Donna
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Great pics
Super photos Diane. They show the extent of construction going on in Beijing. Love the "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube"! I'm glad Chen Chun's grandmother's hutong is still intact. Many aren't.

24th February 2008

Sheila Dugan
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What a blast!
Hi Diane, It looks like you are having the time of your life. Keep posting your letters and photos. I love reading and seeing them. I am eager to hear about your classes and students at the Jingshan school.

11th March 2008

Simon X. Li
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Hi, Diane, it seems you are so happy being in Beijing! Actual your host family is my relative. Chengfeng Yan is Ping Zhong's auntie. Wish you have wonderful time in China! Welcoem to Hawaii someday in the future. Aloha from Hawaii.

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