It’s been a few weeks since we got back to China, and I admit I’ve be avoiding sitting down to write about our time in the U.S. for a few reasons. One, I’ve had lot to process and take in; two, writing about it seems like saying it’s over, and I’ve wanted to hold on... Continue Reading →
Wow there are so many American ex-pats… in-pats… here
I'm writing from the U.S.! We arrived safe and sound in Long Island a couple days after a long journey involving four trains and a plane. It's lovely to be back and to spend time with Amaury's family, most of which involves eating home-cooking and running around after our nephews. I also spent an amazing... Continue Reading →
Please pass the avocado
After 34 hours of travel, there is nothing sweeter than a hot shower and a warm bed (unless your bags are lost, then finding your bags is the sweetest thing). My trip from Guangzhou to Santo Domingo was long, but everything went smoothly. As I'm superstitious, I won't jinx the return trip by raving... Continue Reading →
A short guide to marriage as an ex-pat
Unfortunately, I've been hit with a bad bout of flu. I spent the past couple days in denial about how sick I felt, practically biting poor A's head off when he suggested I looked a little tired. After somehow making it through a holiday party plus choir performance without fainting, I finally collapsed into bed... Continue Reading →
Mmmm tastes like pumpkin
The weather has started to turn cooler here in Guangzhou - meaning the temperature has occasionally dipped below 80 degrees Fahrenheit - and we've had a lot of rain lately including narrowly missing torrential downpour from Typhoon Haima. It doesn't exactly feel like autumn here, but prepping for an upcoming Halloween party, wearing my wellies... Continue Reading →
Happy Wanderings 