Saturdays in Beijing–Tian’anmen Square and Qianmen Dajie

The second Saturday here we were determined to go check out Tian’anmen Square. We were dropped off outside the Forbidden City–that will take a whole Saturday on its own at another time. The little meandering garden with creek was a quaint walk into the square. Upon arrival to the square, you see this massive oldContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–Tian’anmen Square and Qianmen Dajie

Saturdays in Beijing–Catching Up with Old Friends

Since the Saturday we arrived on August 1st, we’ve been doing something special on each Saturday thereafter. This day offers the perfect time to escape and seek adventure in our new home–Beijing, China. On the first Saturday, we met up with friends made while teaching in Caracas, Venezuela: Debbie Diaz and Jane Farrelly and PhilContinue reading Saturdays in Beijing–Catching Up with Old Friends

Turning 48 Birthday Will Be Different Than the Rest

My sister and I were talking about how we both have serious birthday issues–her’s is February 9th, and mine was yesterday, February 21st. We really don’t like our birthdays. Too much hype, too many great expectations, when really it’s just another day. Although the one birthday I did absolutely enjoy the most in my lifeContinue reading Turning 48 Birthday Will Be Different Than the Rest