Unlucky 4 You!
Can you tell what’s missing in this photo inside the lift of our apartment in Hong Kong? We live on the 39th floor. But, can you figure out which floor we really live on? So, unlike the US in which you rarely find a 13th …
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Last Stop, Shanghai!
Our 10 day trip around China finished with a day and a half in Shanghai, filled with architecture, crowds of shoppers, terrible traffic, delicious dumplings, tasty tea, a lion dance, and the most amazing fireworks finale I have ever seen in my life! The first …
Natural Wonders: Guilin & Yangshuo!
After visiting the creations of the powerful Qin and Ming Emperors, we flew south to the warmth and natural beauty of Guilin and Yangshuo. Our first stop in Guilin was a visit to the beautiful stalagmite and stalagtites at the Reed Flute Cave. The cave …
Warriors, Dumplings, & Fireworks!
We had the most amazing Chinese New Year celebration in Xian! Our adventure began before we even landed in the imperial capital of China. After Asher was stroked on the cheek and had his hair and ear pulled by some admiring older ladies in the …
Awesome Great Wall!
“I want to be a warrior when I grow up!” exclaimed Asher at the top of the Great Wall. It was a misty, overcast day when we traveled about an hour and a half outside of Beijing to visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the longest fully-restored …
First Stop Beijing!
The Chinese capital city of Beijing was our entry city which kicked off our 10 day tour of China. It was the first time that Aliya, Asher and I had ever been to China. Aliya’s first impression of Beijing was the smokey smell and polluted …
Pandas, Ear Picking, Duck Heads, and Opera!
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Kung Hai Fat Choi!
Happy Year of the Ram . . . or the Sheep . . . or the Goat! We think something might be a bit lost in translation, but as far as we can tell, it is the Year of the Ram. Chinese New Year is …
Macau Baby, Macau!
With seven times more revenue than Vegas, Macau is the new, clean, high-end, high stakes Vegas! Friday afternoon after school, we hopped on a ferry and rode 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of Hong Kong to the island of Macau. Macau has a rich unique …
Nothing But Bones!
So, I guess I’m not adept at chopsticks or I don’t quite get some of the local cuisine. But how on earth are you supposed to eat all those bones?!?!?! Ben and I went out for lunch and ordered BBQ pork ribs and this is …