Happy memories ! Hello Jen, it is so nice to spot you on FB via Paula's profile ! Jut add me to your friends list, I wish you a Merry Xmas and hope you are well ! It is wonderful to read about our tour in LPB, I should be back soon, I hope to see you when I come back to KMG, you know you're always welcome for a cheesy dinner anytime !!! Hard to be French... food is just too important ! we had a wonderful Xmas dinner at home with my family... hope you had a wonderful time too !!
Bye and keep in touch ! XOXO but I'm not a gossip girl !!!
I love your blog -- where are you? As a new student of Chinese (2 months), I have been following your blog with great interest. You haven't been blogging lately -- I hope everything is OK with you. Looking forward to reading your blog in the future, Regards, Faith Baginsky.
your paintings are so nice jen, i loved reading about your misadventures. who cares if you struggle with chinese? you are great at painting, writing and finding your own way home. i am so happy to know you and i hope you boogie down on halloween!
beer - lao Very good to see you had a good time in Laos ... I think you saw
the best part of it. The guest houses there are surprisingly nice...
Did not see you taking an elephant safari .... you should do that somewhere
in thailand, laos or cambodia !!!
No Shitting While the translation may be off, it definitely gets the point across better this way. Plus, it made for a great laugh and reinforces these words to live by: Never pass up a good bathroom!
No Shitting That photo is an amazing capture, Gesus Murphy!
I have also seen same kind of warning messages in Chinese version.
In English version, it's the frist time, however It delivers totally different message...
As a Chinese, I would suggest to translate: "Pee Pee Room only" or "no big deal, please !"
Any comment ??
RXW
love the drawing of language absorbtion Jen,
I have felt like your picture many times over the years .. different countries different words .... and me who sucks and any language!!!! What a great expression... only thing missing is the midl finger pointing toward the words !!!!!
Sounds like you scouted your first hash trail including the On On On .... walk abouts are important part of understanding the culture ... hope you have many more this year!
Ah earplugs. They must export them all, because I haven't seen them here. Of course, they must be here...but luckily despite the noise, I've been able to sleep fine. :-)
Jen-Laoshi,
You should invest in some ear plugs. I consider it essential for traveling. They don't take up any space and they're inexpensive and will go a long way to reduce the severity of each noise. They've allowed me to sleep on in my stateroom on the aircraft carrier despite living directly beneath where the jets go to full power for takeoff!
88!
Great to read your first post from China! Hi Jen, really enjoyed reading about your first week in China. It's cool getting to see pics and video too. Gotta go - Maya is ready for me to give her some attention :o) Can't wait to read more of your adventures....LOVE YOU!!!! Megs
OFF to CHINA Shaggins,
Wonderful to here you are on the ground and doing well....
I remember not being able to order well and my 4 year old niece
made me a 2 sided laminate with pictures of all critters to eat and key
vegetables, taxi etc .... it allowed me to get by wonderfully for the 5 yrs
I was in and out of china ... just point and they bring to table
The adventure begins...again! Glad you made it there safe and sound. Can't wait to keep up with your adventures. We'll miss you in CO. (Coors Light? Really?!?)
Sophie-Anne COLLET
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Happy memories !
Hello Jen, it is so nice to spot you on FB via Paula's profile ! Jut add me to your friends list, I wish you a Merry Xmas and hope you are well ! It is wonderful to read about our tour in LPB, I should be back soon, I hope to see you when I come back to KMG, you know you're always welcome for a cheesy dinner anytime !!! Hard to be French... food is just too important ! we had a wonderful Xmas dinner at home with my family... hope you had a wonderful time too !! Bye and keep in touch ! XOXO but I'm not a gossip girl !!!