A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

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September 2nd 2006

Published: September 2nd 2006

I've had a couple questions about my living conditions. Am I sleeping on the floor? Am I alone? Do I have a western toilet? Is the apartment small? Does it smell? Saturday we walked up the Red Dragon, which is a staircase up a mountain that has about 200 steps. We (the foreigners) were asked to just show our faces around the dormitories so the parents can confirm it is an international campus. Oh... Read Full Entry

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Neighborhood

Just one of the many barbecueing squid for hungry customers.

Neighborhood

A purple-spotted lizard. Very common in China.

Neighborhood

Not a wonderful picture, but it is one of the many barbeques that are busy at night. The guys love the yang-roe, which is mutton on a stick. Only a quai a piece.

Neighborhood

Mr. Lee

A random picture of everyone at Mr.Lee's. The waitresses wanted a picture with us.

2nd September 2006

Chuck
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4 o'clock in the Morning? You're grounded. Pa

2nd September 2006

tmp545
Tracey Purgason

Ha ha ha. There's nothing you can do. Besides my 4 o'clock in the morning is your 3 o'clock in the afternoon. A perfectly normal time to arrive home.

2nd September 2006

Casey
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I guess this needs a Title...
Do you know how far I have to travel every single day to leave those roses at your door? A long way... But don't thank me, it's my pleasure. Later -Casey

3rd September 2006

Janet aka /Mom
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Please be careful
Loved the blog!! Loved the pictures...don't stop. They are all wonderful. I sure hope you are careful, I don't think you've had alot of experience with those smoothtalkers. mister 4 language russian may be a little "dangerous"... use good judgement!!

3rd September 2006

Kristi
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Jeez Tracey, Am I gonna have to fly all the way to China just to teach them how to massage properly? Bruises?... Ouch!! p.s. Don't believe Casey, I just talked to him in town the other day; he was nowhere near China! (LOL) Kris

7th September 2006

Emily J
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beautiful
The rose picture is gorgeous!

11th September 2006

Norma
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Good shopping
I'm getting excited about starting the trip to China. Looking forward to seeing you. I want to find the places that sell the good shoes! Love your pictures.

21st September 2006

Ashley Soucy
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your so lucky!! :)
hey those pics are so cool! ne ways.. how'd u end up goin to college in China?! u've yet to completely fill me in! hope your doing wonderful!...and the Russian. u gotta get a pic next time! lol missin ya!

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