After we took Schäfer’s 18 month portraits, we decided to walk over to the bus stop. On our way there, we found a new bakery called “Aroma”.
Schäfer was given unlimited free samples. Even when we gently asked the staff to please stop giving him so many sweets, it seemed impossible for them to stop. Schäfer [...]
While walking down the street, we saw a kid carrying a piece of flat-bread in a paper sack. Then we see another one. And a third one!
I thought to myself, “Those must be popular.”
Soon we run across a pile of people waiting at a store-front.
My growling stomach said to me, “Those must be tasty!”
With 2RMB [...]
This advertisement for the New Oriental English Training Center can be seen on buses and billboards around town.
We recycle.
We share books & DVD’s.
We don’t buy new clothes.
Neither of us are “shoppers”.
Yes, I’m still wearing my orange polartec that is 10 years old.
And yet I don’t feel radical at all.
On June 1st, China will implement a nation wide no-bag policy. At the grocery store, we’ll have to bring our own bag or pay [...]
While out on a play date, I took these photos around town.
These silk worms were a hot item. My friend tried to explain why they were so fascinating. “Because they make silk! They make silk!” But I obviously didn’t seem to get it.
These ducks sold for 1￥each. That’s an awesome 14 cents.
Schäfer was completely unafraid. [...]
On Labor Day, lots of new vendors popped up around town. The basic needs of a vendor are a three wheeler bike and a tank of gas.
Quail eggs are his specialty.
Sold on sticks of 5.
This is several various excursions to the Children’s Park thrown into one post because I know you can handle it.
“Papa’s eyeballs are a perfect fit!”
“I love this view.”
Just to update you on the Pooch Pandemonium: dinosaurs, pigs and roosters are now available.
Another family we were hanging out with took this photo. Why is Mommy in [...]
