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Exit through the gift shop
On Tuesday, Andy took us to the Elephant Trunk Hill Park, another karst in the shape of an animal. There is a legend behind this limestone rock too. An emperor took his sick elephant to recuperate in...
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Empty examination room
When our overnight train arrived in on Wednesday in Guangzhou, we were met by Jocelyn after a munching on Pringles purchased in Guilin for breakfast. Since we were here last time, motorcycles have been...
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Thursday morning another guide, Melody, picked us up at the White Swan and transported us to the airport. She’s Katie’s height. We are changing guides very quickly now, because of the logistics of...
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Katie’s Orphanage Visit
Because our tour company doesn’t have a guide in this city, Jason from Zhanjiang is our guide for the trip to the Maoming orphanage. He and the driver spent last night in Maoming, but probably not at...
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The balance of Katie’s day
As wonderful as the care is of the children in the Maoming orphanage a few of things did disturb us during the visit. It seems at times, in an attempt to save effort or in keeping Chinese tradition of...
View ArticleDeparture
I think Maoming wanted us to leave. When the maid made up our hotel room last afternoon, she took our half used soap and did not replace it. We could not wash our hands for a day. At our last breakfast...
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The Kindness of Friends
Dear Friend, I hope this letter finds you well. Our family is well and we are all looking forward to a summer of activities. Claire and I are doing GOBA again, Marissa is looking forward to a beach...
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The College Application Arms Race
Both of my two senior daughters were part of an academic signing ceremony. I applaud their guidance counselors for recognizing smart students (not just gifted athletes) who have earned large...
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Dear Friend, I hope this letter finds you well. Chris and I are weathering the transition of our oldest two daughters into college life while spending many a Sunday in gymnasiums watching our high...
View ArticleHelp cure cancer and writer’s cramp
Chris has finally recovered from her knee surgery; Marissa is finishing up her sophomore year in Rochester with a double major in Brain & Cognitive Science and Psycholinguistics. Kaitlin is earning...
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