What happened? Why return?

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written (that’s putting it mildly!).  Here’s why: To recap: my wife, Gienah, and I went to Yunnan Province, China in August of 2014 to spend 2 years studying Mandarin language and Chinese culture full-time.  That part of the plan went well and our 2 years ended in late June 2016. The next part of the plan was to buy, start or join a…

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Springtime in Dali!

After a long, cold winter, there really is nothing quite like the explosion of vivid cherry blossoms and the beautiful scenery that unfolds here each spring. Please enjoy these photos – gathered over the last couple of weeks from our University, our neighborhood, and Dali’s Old Town. No explanation required!                    Copyright © Kevin Beaty, YUNEV and “Feet on the Ground…”, 2016. All rights reserved.

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