That is the name of the city in which we live, when translated literally from Chinese into English: Overlooking the Summer River And the picture to the left is of the Summer River, which runs … Read more about Overlooking the Summer River
Still Heading Home…
We left home in Oklahoma about 10 days ago now, but we have still yet to make it all the way to our home in China. Tomorrow is the day. Early tomorrow morning we leave the central Chinese city … Read more about Still Heading Home…
Skiing in China
Two days ago I was invited by a friend to go skiing at a small resort here in central China. The picture shows the entire ski area. One not very long green run and one poma lift. Although I … Read more about Skiing in China
Reaching Native Americans
Maybe its because I have spent so much time during the past few years among the 'natives' of other countries like China and Peru, but every time I am in the USA nowadays I feel a strong urge to take a … Read more about Reaching Native Americans
Reminds me of China…
Something in this picture really makes me think of China... can you guess what it is? We are currently in Seattle, getting ready to fly to China. Mt. Rainier is the mountain in this picture, and … Read more about Reminds me of China…
In the Air Again….
This morning (Saturday) we departed Oklahoma City on our way back towards our home in China. We had to get up at 5 a.m. after having gone to bed at around 2 a.m. Our flight left at 6:55 a.m. … Read more about In the Air Again….
It’s a Girl!!!
For those of you who didn't even know that we are expecting our 2nd child in April, this might be a double surprise. Yesterday, my mom went with my wife to have an ultrasound done to try and find … Read more about It’s a Girl!!!
Waterspout at 12,500 ft.
I never dreamed Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, had waterspouts. Lake Titicaca is located in the middle of the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes Mountains at just over 12,500 ft. … Read more about Waterspout at 12,500 ft.
La Paz, Bolivia
This morning I arrived in La Paz, Bolivia. This is my first time in La Paz, or Bolivia for that matter, and I am somewhat impressed. Although I have to say that I am much more impressed with La Paz … Read more about La Paz, Bolivia