This is the door to our apartment. We arrived late Tuesday afternoon in Beijing. We were met by our host, Emily, and driven 2+ hours to Baoding. After we unloaded our stuff in the apartment we went out for dinner with our group.
That's right. We went to the Colonel's. It was the only place opened that late. We had a nice meal and we headed back to the apartment to crash. We were all very tired.
It is very strange to be different than everyone else. We are an oddity. I feel out of place. We went to the supermarket today and I couldn't figure out the different shampoos. Was this shampoo only, or shampoo and conditioner, or was it body wash. I had no clue. It's different, but we'll figure it out with a little help. More to come.
Paul and Marianne,
ReplyDeleteI am happy that you made it to Baoding safely. Thanks to the Colonel for staying open for his American friends and giving them a warm welcome China with some hopefully home cooking.
Tina
Glad to know that you both made it safely to your new home! Happy also that you will have something more substantial to eat than just rice and have a familiar face in the Colonel. Be safe and have fun!!
ReplyDeleteHi Paul and Marianne,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are safe and well. The supermarket that you described is like some of the ones that Frank and I have been to around Philadelphia in the past year, believe it or not.(one Indian and one Korean). Hope you get used to the culture soon. It is August 15, Assumption day! Choir is starting up for me tonight at the 7:30 Mass tonight. It is no longer the summer break. Our son John needs to be taken back to Penn State before the 26th. It is hard to believe that the school year is starting up again! Have a great time on your adventure. Love Marianne K.