Monthly Archives: February 2007

we have decided…. (drumroll please)

…to stay in Chengdu! We will sign a one-year contract and enjoy a restful (just a couple of weddings) summer in the States. We are excited to continue our work here, and are so at peace knowing that this will … Continue reading

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Thailand Pics

Pictures from our Thailand trip are now posted – see all of them in album4 on the pics page.

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in Chengdu

Sarah and I have made it back to Chengdu – and it’s not too bad of a time to come back, either.  Generally the weather is dreary, especially in the winter, so arriving back in the city can bring a … Continue reading

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Heading back to China

Sarah and I are in the Bangkok Airport, waiting for our plane to board, so I thought I’d post in the little free time left…  Bangkok has been a fun place to visit, though a very quick trip.  I finally … Continue reading

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blues and elephants

Happy New Year!  February 18 is the lunar, or Chinese New Year celebration.  Carnivals have been seen and random fireworks have been heard around the island, though not nearly as many fireworks as we’re used to in China.  We’re going to buy … Continue reading

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sand, sun and snorkeling

Yesterday we took a trip out to Coral Island – just 15 minutes on a speedboat – where we swam, snorkeled and relaxed on the beach. It was a beautiful day, and the fish were incredible! We have no idea … Continue reading

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in Phuket

We’ve made it to Phuket!  4 days of childcare in Chiang Mai took its toll, but last night we hopped a late flight to Bangkok, slept for 4 hours, and then flew to Phuket and spent the remainder of the … Continue reading

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In Chiang Mai

We’ve left (overcast, cold) Chengdu, and two plane flights later, Sarah and I are now in (sunny, warm) Chiang Mai.  We arrived without a hitch last night.  We flew Thai Airways for the first time – a very comfortable flight.  … Continue reading

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Hello world

We’ve finally got the blog up and running – we’ll be playing around with the appearance for a while, but for right now, the content will start!  This is a good time to have it – Sarah and I head … Continue reading

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