Ever wonder what life is like in a remote Chinese village? We had the privilege of visiting a village in the mountains last week. It was just a few days before the Chinese New Year and the day when most families in the village kill a pig in preparation for the new year. Our host (George) is from this village and we were invited (along with several other friends) to…
Read MoreWhat is it like living in China? – Part 2
Remember that line “Life is just a bowl of cherries”? Well, I beg to differ. Living in China has taught me that “Life is really a bowl of Noodles”! This is the second blog in what may become a mini-series that shares a few thoughts re: the question “What is it like living in China?” This time, I thought I’d share a few Things I Really Like and a few Things I Find Different.…
Read MoreHand-Made Noodles!
Have you ever had fresh, hand-made noodles? Have you ever seen them being made?! Well, as much as I’d love to…I can’t offer you a bowl of noodles, but here’s a great video that shows how noodles are made-to-order, on-the-spot in a small street cafe in Dali Old Town. As you watch, I hope you’ll be patient and realize that this is the age-old process of turning a lump of…
Read MoreIt’s a Small World!
Trash Collection in Dali Ancient Town, China – In most civilized cultures, the issue of collecting and disposing of garbage is a challenge that community leaders must face. In our own personal experience, we’ve seen good policies (Fort Collins, CO has a great system) and bad policies (let’s just say “a typical Midwest town”). In our most recent neighborhood in Michigan, it was not uncommon to see as many as…
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