Our blog has been somewhat quiet for the past few weeks as we made a quick trip back to the States to visit our family members. On the way, we had the opportunity to stop by Timothy’s new Asian city. Just outside of his apartment is an athletic-themed walking street, including this adult-sized teeter totter:
After visiting a local park, we stopped by Timothy’s favorite noodle shop for dinner (at least, it used to be his favorite shop – he was sick the next day). In case you were wondering how to eat noodles with chopsticks, here’s how:
On the next segment of our trip, we ended up spending the night in Hong Kong due to a flight delay by Air China. This might have been a pleasant side-trip if our travel schedule wasn’t already so compressed, and if it didn’t result in rebooking penalties on Delta tickets between LAX and ATL. We tried to make the best of it, catching the train downtown and riding the tram to the top of Victoria Peak:
Speaking of airlines and food, it seems logical to include a photo of the meal that was served by China Airlines on the flight from Hong Kong to Taipei. Where else would you get two kinds of dumplings and something wrapped in bamboo leaves?
We finally made it to Atlanta and were blessed to see family and friends there and in Columbia, SC and on the way to/from Pennsylvania. When we arrived at Laurie’s house, it seemed appropriate to give her a uniquely Chinese baby gift. The ubiquitous nature of these crotchless pants is one of the reasons that we always take off our shoes when entering a house in our part of the world. You won’t find these on the gift registry at your local Target:
We enjoyed a beautiful Saturday together, including a trip to a very large miniature golf course in Strasburg, PA (“The Village Greens”). Jeruid, our son-in-law, beat the rest of us handily with a one-over-par finish on the par 73 course (Stephen was second):
On the last day of our visit, we had the wonderful privilege of joining Laurie for a 12-week ultrasound. It was truly amazing to see this tiny person kick his or her legs and roll over. So here it is – the first (of many?) photos of our grandchild:
Congratulations! Hope all will go smooth.
Great news about the upcoming addition to your family – being a grandpa/grandma is wonderful beyond description. Glad you had a good visit with everyone. We enjoy keeping up with your adventures through your blog and newsletters.
It was such a blessing to have y’all with us for a short time!
Glad to show the rest of the world how to eat civilized in China!
Nice picture of Hong Kong! It’s such a cool place!
Laurie’s expression in that one picture is priceless. Wish I could’ve been there.
And of course, great picture of my little nephew!