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9th July 2009

covemom
Linda

when?
When were you last there?
From Blog: Train to Whittier/Prince William Sound Cruise
5th July 2009

Mom
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Whittier trip
Oh! the memories!!!!! I'll bet Whittier doesn't look much like the last time we were there.
From Blog: Train to Whittier/Prince William Sound Cruise
2nd July 2009

covemom
Linda

diaper hunt
Well, I guess if you live in the Alaskan wilderness it's easier to hunt down a muskrat than a box of Huggies!
From Blog: Alaska Native Heritage Center
27th June 2009

Jen Tinnes
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wow
would love to visit Alaska some day! Nice pics and strange seeing you guys in sweaters. It was 90 today! Also, thanks for sharing the diaper info, good to know in case one is hard up for alternatives. :)
From Blog: Alaska Native Heritage Center
9th June 2009

Jimmie
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oops forgot to say
Do you think you ate a taro? It's sort of gray to purple? It's super starchy like a potato. But who knows. China has such a wealth of amazing produce!
From Blog: Dragon Boat Festival
9th June 2009

Jimmie
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zong zi balloons!
Those balloons are wonderful! I love zong zi, but I prefer them savory. Where I live, people like them sweet. Thanks for sharing this wonderful info about Dragon Boat Festival. My city, although on a big river, had NO dragon boat racing. What a shame. These cultural elements are slowly being lost.
From Blog: Dragon Boat Festival
5th June 2009

carol welch
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Way to go Leah!! What an intriguing write up Linda....I almost felt like I was with you guys! xoxo Carol btw: I saw somewhere that Linda had a birthday! Happy birthday!! :-)
From Blog: Children"s Day at a Chinese School
30th May 2009

covemom
Linda

I agree
Unfortunately, if the ducks and chickens were in China, they probably wouldn't be living!
From Blog: Grocery Shopping - Quite an Adventure
30th May 2009

Tenley
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Wow!
Boy my chickens and ducks would NOT want to live in China! It sounds like you guys are doing well. The kids and I enjoy reading your blog :) Miss you!
From Blog: Grocery Shopping - Quite an Adventure
27th May 2009

Terri
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Park
Beautiful park - but where is the "playground equipment"?
From Blog: Guhua Park
19th May 2009

covemom
Linda

Chinese at TGI Friday's
It was funny when we ate at Friday's, the driver seemed just as awkward with a fork as we do with chopsticks!
From Blog: Suzhou No. 1 Silk Factory
19th May 2009

covemom
Linda

Longevity for Carol!
I'll look for a crane to bring you back!
From Blog: The Humble Administrator's Garden
19th May 2009

covemom
Linda

family transportation
I don't know that I'll have a chance to see a cow/water buffalo or whatever in the city! But, why do we in America think we need a minivan to transport a family when they fit a family of 4 on a bicycle???????
From Blog: Suzhou - Hotel area and Walking Street
19th May 2009

covemom
Linda

Lots of workers
I think they are always that way, there are workers everywhere. It is all much cleaner than I expected and beautifully landscaped! Groups of older ladies working on gardens all over. When you go into a store, there are clerks standing everywhere too, sometimes 4 in a group - no shortage of help - if only they spoke English!
From Blog: Suzhou - Hotel area and Walking Street
19th May 2009

covemom
Linda

American restaurants
The larger the city, the more foreigners and the more Western restaurants. I think even in the area where we are there is McD's, KFC, Subway and Burger King. I never eat at these at home, but think I'll have to check them out here out of curiosity. Thanks for the tadpole update!
From Blog: Jim's first day at work
19th May 2009

covemom
Linda

They are very hospitable
I'm sure not all Chinese would be as welcoming, but the ones we have contact with are treating us like royalty.
From Blog: Reception Dinner
19th May 2009

Carol Welch
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Talk about a field trip!!!! wow.... It looks like ya'll a real entertainment (with the sticks and rice) for your lunch buddies!
From Blog: Suzhou No. 1 Silk Factory
19th May 2009

carol welch
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Chinese Katelin. lol *thumbsup* I noticed Linda in the background of one of Leah's celebrity pics. BEAUTIFUL photos. What a wonderful, awesom experience!! I'm gonna get me a crane! xoxo ~carol
From Blog: The Humble Administrator's Garden
18th May 2009

Deb
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Memories!
Oh, the memories all these pictures bring back. I had to laugh at your comment about how much the Chinese can fit on a bike - wait till you see what they can get on one of their cows (I can't remember if they are water buffalos). What a great weekend! You are certainly making the most of your time there.
From Blog: Suzhou - Hotel area and Walking Street
18th May 2009

Terri
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suzhou pictures
All the streets and sidewalks look so clean! Not a bit of litter in sight. I wonder if they were swept and scrubbed for their holiday, or if they are always that way.
From Blog: Suzhou - Hotel area and Walking Street
18th May 2009

Tenley Long
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What cute babies!
Linda and Leah we are enjoying your blog so much. You seem to be settling right in. It is amazing to me that there are so many "American" restaurants there. It also sounds like the company is treating you all like royalty! Are you going to want to come home?! The tadpoles are growing legs...but they still miss you guys :)
From Blog: Jim's first day at work
18th May 2009

Carol Welch
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Wow...what a wonderful adventure! And someone from Winston Salem right there. :-) Bamboo scaffolding! oh my! Thank God for TGIF... ;-) ~carol
From Blog: Suzhou - Hotel area and Walking Street
17th May 2009

Jen Tinnes
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WOW
Hi Linda! Ive enjoyed reading your blog tonight! Felt like I was almost there with you guys, very descriptive and entertaining. Sarah is following along with me and really enjoys all the pics of Leah, she still cant believe that she is really in China! lol She says HI LEAH! Take care, Jen
From Blog: Our "home" in China
13th May 2009

Lee
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Thanks for posting, I am really enjoying visiting China through your eyes. It sure does look like a culture shock but a very hospitable place.
From Blog: Reception Dinner
11th May 2009

carol welch
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Y!
What an adventure!! Planes, trains, and.... scooters! And gluten free meals in the air? ((hugs)))
From Blog: Flight and Arrival

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My family currently lives in a small rural town in North Carolina, USA. In May 09, our 9yo daughter and I first traveled to China with my husband for his work . We returned home and traveled to Alaska for 3 weeks to visit my sister and her husband. In Sept 09, we returned to China for our second trip, and will be returning again. Many people have asked me to share about our journeys, so I plan to do that here. Update: It is now June 2011 and we are back in China for the 7th trip. We have learned so much in our time here...we are retruning to many places we have been before as well as contin... full info
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