Category: China life
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Some things in China just make no sense to westerners. It doesn’t matter how long you live here, how much of the language you speak, most westerners just aren’t going to understand all of the cultural nuances that surround daily life.
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We wanted to have one last outing with our Gina’s Place employees. Since the fire marshall said the kitchen ceiling had to come down (a whole ‘nother story for another day), we decided to make a day trip to a nearby mountain village.
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It was a beautiful day for a picnic and hike. We went up to Ma’oer Shan to share the day with great friends.
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Every year our community gathers to celebrate milestones in the lives of our children. We have a special celebration for those completing 6th, 8th, and 12th grade. And a special prayer/sending off time for those leaving for college (many choose to stay an extra year). This year our sweet Charis finished middle school.
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How do you cool off on a hot day? A dip in the pool, of course. But not just any pool. The seventh story, rooftop pool.
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Cold winters aren’t all bad. There is a lot of fun that happens in places where the temperature stays below freezing for months and rivers freeze solid. It doesn’t get much better than slipping and sliding on the ice.
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Often running a small business in a foreign country is similar to peeling layers of an onion. Just as one obstacle is overcome, another is revealed. And each layer is often accompanied by tears.