First, I’ll say that while this post is filled to the brim with photos, they still don’t do justice to this unbelievably gorgeous part of China. We had been told by both guides on the trip so far how lucky we were to be going to Yangshuo. Ming told us it was her favorite place in the world, and Selina …
Every new place has its own brand of culture shock, and generally speaking I’d say China’s can be summed up in two categories: personal space and bathrooms. The personal space thing was crazy, but the shock quickly wore off. We witnessed close encounters–literally, with women hip-checking one another trying to dry their hands in public spaces–and other interactions that would …
I had been thinking about China since my Godfather/Uncle, Aunt, and their boys moved there six years ago. Since Jon learned about our awesome family living there, it’s been on his list as well. It took us plenty long, but we finally made it! My Mom joined us for this trip as well. We arrived in Beijing and my Aunt …
At a lunch in the park with friends. In a crowded coffee shop with a coworker. In a corner of the office. The moment when an ever present smile cracks, a voice shakes, or eyes water. Life isn’t always beautiful, or smooth, or friendly. But my God, the hard moments are so much better, more useful, more…survivable… when we are …
