When my 30 year career as a businessman in the west came to an end in 2010, we moved to China to teach International Trade and hang out with university undergraduates. We initially expected that we might live here for a year or two, so we created this blog to stay connected with our family and friends while giving them some glimpses of life on this side of the world. After four years, we still see new and amazing things almost every day.
The blog title reflects our southern heritage (originally from South Carolina) while trying to capture the dramatic change of such a move. We used to think that spicy food meant just a little extra salt on the grits…
I loved reading your blog and seeing photos of all the places you’ve been. I’ve added your blog to my “Favorite Places” and I will visit often.
Hi Susan & Mark! You will be in my thoughts as I talk to my father and yours. Love, Helen
Love and miss you guys! Glad you’re slowly getting settled in and getting adjusted — I know how awkward that be! Will send an email with some updates from this end — He who began a good work…Cheers!
Mark and Susan,
I miss seeing you guys at Blankets Creek. I hope you guys are doing well. Glad to see Mark with a bike…Tim
Tim – likewise, we really enjoyed riding with everyone at Blankets. What a great group! Perhaps we’ll be back sometime. If not, feel free to look us up the next time you happen to be in SW China!
Hi Robnett Family! I hope you guys are doing well! I just had dinner with your sweet son, Tim! I wanted to see him before he left and we had the best time! You guys are in my prayers and if yall need anything please do not hesitate to ask! Good luck and God Bless you guys!