Fantastic Photos Daine,
Thanks so much for all your photos and comments. They are really wonderful and I am getting such a great education with each email blog you send. I look forward to every one I receive and hope that someday I might see even just 1% of what you have seen and experienced.
Best wishes for a continued happy stay in China.
Gracey Stoddard
Lijiang Diane,
When I was in China last year, we went to Lijiang. When I looked at your photographs, I felt as if I were back there. We saw the ancient musicians who were really wonderful! I'm glad to see that the same dong ba is still active. The Mu Palace was a very interesting place to visit especially the Pagoda where the views were spectacular. I did go to Tiger Leaping Gorge, a beautiful place. Getting down to the gorge was easy, but getting back up was another story entirely. It made me realize that my spring chicken days were over! Then we had dinner at a roadside restaurant where we ordered chicken. We didn't realized the chicken that we ordered was the one we had just seen pecking around in the garden! Enjoy the rest of your visit!
Barbara
Hi Diane! Hi Diane! I am SO enjoying your travel blog. Your photos are so interesting and your commentary is so...YOU! Very funny, informative, and well-written! It looks and sounds like you're having such a wonderful experience. Some pictures of buildings look like they could be in Boston. Of course, the bikes and trikes don't. Back to reading and viewing...We miss you! Book group just isn't the same without you.
Love
Pam
Wow! I just took a look at all of your photos since your first installment! I am flabbergasted at the range of your experiences there from the beautiful fireworks to the different modes of transportation. It looks like Bob had a great time seeing the sights with you.
We miss you back here in the states Diane! The book club had a meeting at Grassfield's in Walham and it was not the same without you. Our next book is A Thousand Splendid Suns!
Be Well!!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
and she's off!!! Hi Diane,
This blog is sooo cool! I can't wait to get pictures of where you'll be staying, the people you meet, the students, the city etc. Today is wed the 16th and I hope that today you and Bob are in the Keys soaking up the sun and drinking rum and cokes!
Call me when you get home.
Love, Lin
What an exciting time for you and for those of us who will be able to practically "live" coverage of the group's experiences. Thanks for creating this opportunity to stay in touch!
All best wishes for a safe and challenging adventure!
-Louise Russell
Have a great trip! Hi Diane,
Good for you to set up a blog. My son just did the same thing. He is leaving soon for Dakar, Senegal for his semester abroad. Such wonderful experiences for both of you.
I know you will have a great time while on the Jingshan exchange program. You will see, do and learn a lot. Did I ever tell you I lived in HK for 5 years?
Best,
Marnie
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Gracey Stoddard
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Fantastic Photos
Daine, Thanks so much for all your photos and comments. They are really wonderful and I am getting such a great education with each email blog you send. I look forward to every one I receive and hope that someday I might see even just 1% of what you have seen and experienced. Best wishes for a continued happy stay in China. Gracey Stoddard