It was a very busy week in beautiful Longyan. It is on mainland China about 2 hours away from Xiamen in a valley surrounded by beautiful green mountains. I had the privalege to meet wonderful teachers that truly love the children that they work with and truly wanted to learn from me. They were inspiring for me and I learned a lot from them. It was very hot, humid and rainy so I got a bad cold. That made it very hard for me to think on my feet and I don't feel like I accomplished as much as I wanted. We did some sightseeing and ate excellent food. One of the teachers invited us to her home (in a village where her family has lived for about 200 years!) to make Jiaou Zu (JOW tzi) otherwise known as potstickers or dumplings. YUM!!! I am in Xiamen this week working with another group of teachers and Maria just left for Longyan for the week. I am missing my wonderful family and home (tho not the heat) and praying for good health this week!
1.The mountain top in Longyan - the locals loved looking at the foreigners!
2. Looking out over Longyan -- gorgeous!
3. Making Jiaou Zu Back in Xiamen, Saturday, Maria and I had an adventure starting at the gorgeous 2000 stone park and botanical gardens and then shopping - fun attempting to bargain in a foreign language!
4 comments:
Debi,
I am so enjoying your travels! The pictures are beautiful and your written account makes it feel like I am there with you. God Bless You!
Rebecca (Rebeccak72)
Debbie it sounds like a wonderful time! Was that a Lyre I saw? Did you play a stringed instrument before you went? How many strings did that one have?
It's good to see the Chinese are advanced in their archtitecture. I was unsure what they even built with! I really appreciate the pics you posted.
I'm so glad you got there ok and have been doing well. I'll continue to pray for you and pray you get rid of that cold faster than it came!
Rebecca gave us your address in Spark Plugs. I was looking in your SP for you!
May God continue to Bless you!
Debi,
The pictures are GOREGOUS! Love keeping up with you. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return home. Love ya!
Dear Deb,
Be careful! We will want you to make us some Jiaou Zu when we see you again! Glad you are learning so much and having a grand time.
Love,
Cece and the guys
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