Monthly Archives: November 2015
Beijing Part 2
It is now around noon on our first full day of sightseeing. We have already covered more ground than the weeds on my 5 acres. Our next stop is the Hutong. In it’s most simplified explanation, a hutong is a series of narrow residential streets and alleys in the center of Beijing. The hutong is … Continue reading
Beijing
The first thing I notice is an acrid smell. At first I think it is the airport. I will soon realize that it’s actually the air that I will be breathing for the next 3 days. The enormous plate glass that comprises the airport walls reveal a sky that is misty and grey. I am … Continue reading
We’re Not Too Far Gone
To say that our family has a flair for the dramatic is an understatement. Halloween allows us the opportunity to indulge our theatrical side. Costumes, make up and attitude conjures up good spirits. Off we go to Raleigh, North Carolina to haunt our grand kids! This weekend is the culmination of Daniel and Zachary’s football … Continue reading