Today (May 18) was a wonderful Monday morning in Hong Kong! I am part of the CISPA (Canadian International School Parents Association) Monday morning hiking group. But since it has started to get a bit hot for our 20+ kilometer…
Mother’s Day Phantasmagoria!
So it wasn’t a typical Mother’s Day Celebration! This year after a yummy brunch at Classified (with Carrot Cake!), we walked through the Hong Kong Zoo on our way to catch the Tram up to the Peak for a morning…
On the Streets!
Hong Kong is a festival of the senses! Every time we walk out our door in Hong Kong, we are treated with the surprise of seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching something new. Sometimes it is for the positive and…
Last Stop, Shanghai!
Our 10 day trip around China finished with a day and a half in Shanghai, filled with architecture, crowds of shoppers, terrible traffic, delicious dumplings, tasty tea, a lion dance, and the most amazing fireworks finale I have ever seen…
Warriors, Dumplings, & Fireworks!
We had the most amazing Chinese New Year celebration in Xian! Our adventure began before we even landed in the imperial capital of China. After Asher was stroked on the cheek and had his hair and ear pulled by some…
First Stop Beijing!
The Chinese capital city of Beijing was our entry city which kicked off our 10 day tour of China. It was the first time that Aliya, Asher and I had ever been to China. Aliya’s first impression of Beijing was…
Typical Chilean Lunch!
Often Ben and I go out for lunch—it is the Chilean tradition to have a bigger lunch and a smaller dinner. Most restaurants have a “menu del dia” or “Menu Ejecutivo” (menu of the day) which offers a 3-course meal…