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Category Archives: Asia

Shanghai: Back for Year 3

Here we are. Back in Shanghai for Year #3. If you had told me during our first year that we’d be here a third (and likely fourth) year, I’d have told you you were crazy! But, here we are. Life is wonderful and unpredictable, and we’re so thankful it has lead us to where we...

Kangqiao Ban Dao House Tour (BEFORE)

Our new Shanghai home. “After” pictures to come once we finish setting up and furnishing the place in the next few weeks. All of these photos are from when we toured the house in May. Exterior needs a little love =) From the front door you enter the Living/Dining Room Sliding doors off of the...

2 Little Lines… a GIANT catch up post

Trying to “catch up” in detail after a 7 month blog hiatus is practically impossible… I’ve tried a number of times, but just couldn’t seem to make it happen. I didn’t intend to stop blogging, but life just seemed to fly by, and before I knew it half a year had passed, undocumented. Sad. So,...

Always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge…

Wow… major radio silence over here. Just found this post that I wrote clear back on February 5th! Little did we know this was right at the time our little Isla got her start! Turns out we were celebrating something pretty big without even knowing it!   A friend of mine, knowing my affinity for...

Yongkang Lu

We are making a greater effort to get out and explore the sprawling city of Shanghai this year. A few weekends ago we went to Yongkang Lu, known for its artsy vibe and premier coffee shops. The weather was mild enough for us to sit outdoors, sipping hot drinks, and observing life going on around...