Beijing

We spent three days in Beijing with two little kids.

Weekend Trip to the Coast

Breathing in the salty air, the waves lapping at my ankles, I laugh in delight. I can't believe we finally made it out of Guangzhou. After six months in the city with so many barriers to travel, I am thrilled that we've finally managed to make a trip happen. Earlier that week I had poured hours into … Continue reading Weekend Trip to the Coast →

The Rhythm of Things

Now that we are 1/6 done with our tour in Guangzhou, we feel like we have hit our rhythm. We settled into our jobs, found our favorite grocery stores, and about 60% of our belongings arrived. Our children happily attend school, enjoy their nanny's endless games and affection, and run wild around our apartment complex … Continue reading The Rhythm of Things →

China Quarantine Impressions

We are finally here in China! It's been over a year that we found out we were assigned to Guangzhou, and it still doesn't feel real. Of course, that is partly because we are stuck in a quarantine hotel and so nothing really feels real. Today is day seven of our hotel quarantine. At this … Continue reading China Quarantine Impressions →