Yesterday we began, as usual, with a long walk as it was a non-teaching day. Not long after we began our walk, we saw these three children on the other side of the street looking excited because the saw “laowai.” When we stopped and looked at them, they rushed across the street so that they could talk with us using their few memorized questions and answers.
We continued our walk crossing two bridges until we came to a long canal-side walkway. Not too far down the walkway we came upon this older man who was putting new bait on his hook.
Of course there were birds, bugs and flowers waiting for my camera to notice them as we walked along the canal. Surprisingly, this greenspace was quiet and relaxing,
Further down the pathway, we saw a rare site, a family setting up a small tent. It’s a good idea to get it all figured out before one actually heads out into the wilderness. But on second thoughts, I doubt that this family will head into the wilderness. Likely, they will use the tent as shade from the sun while enjoying the park.
We ended our day having a supper out at a new restaurant, well new for us, with my ex-cooperating teacher, Sarah Mao and her husband Torres. We had a great time listening to Sarah’s ongoing adventures. Maureen and Sarah ended up making plans to make and cook jiaozi (饺子), or dumplings which make us think of wonton. Hopefully I will get some good photos on Thursday recording their efforts.
I really wish I was there with you!
I combined both comments into one, Samson. I also wish you were with us during this excursion. We will have to go again to Xuejia and other places with you when you return home.
Make sure you get the recipe for the jiaozi (饺子), or dumplings , I wouldn’t mind trying home made ones, Have had them in Vancouver. but home made sounds alot better.