I would say that you could label our second full month in Beijing as a success! It has been full of learning experiences, culture shock, and brand new adventures! Calvin and I are growing more and more comfortable at school and Korey is finding his own groups to hang out with! Speaking for my family … Continue reading Beijing Expat: September 2019
During our National Week, I had a trip planned out to Longqing Gorge with the same group that took us to the Great Wall. Unfortunately, the day before, they messaged me and said that the trip was cancelled due to low attendance. With so little time left of the break, I was determined to take … Continue reading Fragrant Hills Park Adventure
This week, we are having our first big Chinese holiday: National Week! We have taken the full week off of school and are excited to take part in this patriotic event! Especially since this one is a big one, celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the creation of the People's Republic of China. First off, what … Continue reading Chinese National Week
My last two months in China have been amazing! Since I had never been to another continent other than North America, I was sure to study up on cultural differences to prepare for all of the changes we would be experiencing. Youtube was a big one especially, I was watching vloggers that had already spent … Continue reading Chinese Culture Shock
We were told on the way to the wall, "Bù qù chángchéng fēi hǎohàn" which means, "he who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man". Well guess what folks?? I can safely say that we are now true men!! The wall at Chenjiabao A few weeks ago, you saw us … Continue reading Great Wall Camping Adventure!
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