Comments on: A Visit to the Countryside

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:04:02 +0000

@Tang– Thanks for your kind invitation! Yes, you are so right. That’s one thing I’ve learned about China. It’s such a HUGE country that the customs are quite varied. That makes it a great experience to travel here. You can never get bored.

By: Tang

Tang — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:35:36 +0000

So interesting! Even though i am from China! The customs are quite different in my hometown. Most of them are quite fresh to me, but the coffin really freak me out……
Anyway, welcome you to Jiangsu Province, i can be your good guide:)

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:07 +0000

I don't know which thing I found more interesting, the coffin or the satellite dish. China seems so fascintating .-= Tracy´s last blog ..Learning About Jazz Music =-.

By: Keeley

Keeley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:18:41 +0000

Wow. Fascinating. I'm astonished. .-= Keeley´s last blog ..Spoke too soon =-.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:11:07 +0000

Very interesting adventure! Loved the nature walk as well. We too have trouble getting a regular nature study time. But, it all works out in the end. Thank you for keeping up this blog. Jenn .-= Jenn´s last blog ..(Almost) Wordless Wednesday =-.

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:08:52 +0000

Wow! that was a fabulous experience. I was chuckling at the sattelite dish. My hubby came home from Iraq with lots of pictures of people's living homes (tents) and sattelite dishes. .-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Tot School =-.

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:47:20 +0000

Wow! What another amazing adventure. The coffin... well, I guess we all have our own customs! The sleeping arrangements are another surprise. Thanks for sharing! .-= Dana´s last blog ..Stop Motion Animation =-.

By: Muddled Madness - Kris10 in TX

Muddled Madness - Kris10 in TX — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:32:12 +0000

I just started following your blog recently (first blog I’ve followed). You are such an inspiration to hs moms everywhere. I just want to say, thanks for sharing your hs knowledge and experiences in China. I look forward to learning more.

Blessings to you and your family. <
Kris10 in TX

By: Sandy Fox

Sandy Fox — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:34 +0000

Fascinating! We just spent a weekend in Manchu village in Northeastern China. Totally different geography and architecture! We slept on a kang, heated by the wood stove in the kitchen. My husband and I were able to sleep together…along with a single gal from our language school! A little awkward but we managed!

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:27:53 +0000

@Rhonda, Yes, they ARE soybeans. Technically, they are edamame, young soybeans. I didn't understand that until I asked someone specifically (after reading your question). In Chinese, there is a word for edamame "hairy beans" and another word for soybeans (dry). I didn't realize they are one and the SAME vegetable! With two names and different appearances (dried soy beans are round and tan/yellow), I didn't put two and two together. Oh, I love learning!