One last update before we head home to Chilliwack tomorrow. We've thoroughly enjoyed our time in China and the Philippines, and are *almost* ready to come home. Here are a few more pictures of our time with the Beekes and I might add a few more of my favourites when we're back.
Enjoying the playground in Beidaihe...I'm not sure who had more fun - the kids or the guys!
Some time on the beach in Beidaihe...like many kids this age, Chelsie and Breyden played side by side, but not really together.
Enjoying the tulips in a Beijing Park...Chelsie was a major attraction to the Chinese too!
Outside Dave and Trichelle's home:
the kids walking together
the JinShitan beach...
a motorbike ride back to the apartment (about 200 feet)...
reading a new book which Chelsie gave to Breyden - Just Me and My Friend...
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! A surprise present brought from Canada and hidden until May 10 :)
We also spent some time exploring in the nearby countryside and market...
A farmer out plowing. He thought we'd understand him, so he jabbered in Mandarin, but we only caught a couple of words we've learned.
He was not thrilled to have his picture taken and was actually shaking his whip at me in protest in this great shot!
This couple was working together - he was plowing and she had a basket over her arm and was hand planting seeds right behind him.
This is in the local market - less than 10 minutes from Trichelle's house. Many things are sold there, including carnations, kelp, fresh fish, and other interesting things. The smells cannot be described.
4 comments:
There are some amazing pictures in these last posts, Leanne! Sorry we didn't find time to comment on them earlier and no specific comments right now either :(
Looking forward to your safe arrival back home. Love you lots.
Hi, just a question... why did the farmer feel angry to have his picture taken? Aren't they used to having that done by tourists? Thanks.
Hi Leanne, Brian and Chelsie
Just wanted to let you know that we have enjoyed your postings while you were away and we wish you a safe and happy trip home tomorrow (today) and we look forward to seeing you soon with lots of great stories. Love from L,K,K and T
These people live out in the rural areas near Manshitan, not a very 'touristy' area. To some, we were some of the first white people (and most likely first white female) they'd seen in a long time, possibly ever.
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