A week in China

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November 9th 2008

Published: November 10th 2008

We are safely back home from a wonderful, fun, and memorable week in Hangzhou (hon-joe) and a fascinating night in Hong Kong (a layover that turned into, gladly, an overnight stay). Every aspect of our trip went very well, from the long flights to making fast friends with our "posse" of translators, drivers, and real estate agents (7 people catered to us 4). We travelled with the Wilsons and we... Read Full Entry

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Chris & I

This is Christabel, one of our consultants/translators. She has the same teapot at home.

School

Here is the first grade classroom. Teacher is from Massachusetts.

Claire shopping

There's Claire at a shop at the silk markets.

Medical reports

This is Vivienne getting our medical reports in the nick of time. We thought we missed the office hours; she was so elated that we could get the reports -- she didn't know I was taking this photo. No posing here!

Foot massage

This is Christabel, Vivienne, and Claire at the massage place. 90 minute massage with FREE food for $10. We even got our foot cupped!

Tea house

Food at the massage joint

Victoria's Peak Hong Kong

Our last day was spent in Hong Kong -- this is top of Victoria's Peak with Kevin & Claire.

Top of the Peak

Thought the sun reflection off this building was cool. We are in Hong Kong looking at Kowloon, across the harbor, where we stayed.

Still at the Peak

....looking down into Hong Kong.

Biggest Shrimp I ever saw

Check this baby out.

Bamboo scaffolding

Everywhere -- bamboo scaffolding ecompassing construction. Simply amazing (and safe).

Squat toilet

No seat to clean (just your pants and shoes ;)

Hong Kong

Photo taken from Kowloon side looking at HK

Top of the Peak

looking down into HK and Kowloon

Scary dude on tram

Park in HK

This beautiful oasis was tucked among the high rises in HK. New York does the same thing, but the palm trees are missing!

Hong Kong

My Bunky

...with all of her China gifts.

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