Jun 22, 2009 - Another day in Bjg

Jetlag likes me and decided to keep me company yesterday.Jetlag likes me and decided to keep me company yesterday....

Jun 21, 2009 - Beijing at last!

After almost 24h, I made it to Beijing!! But let's start from the beginning. ... I don't have a boarding pass from Amsterdam to Beijing but I'm told I will get it in Amsterdam so I'm not too worried. ... Beijing: I finally manage to make myself understood and get on a bus to one of the 3 railway station. ... There ends DAY #1 in Beijing! ...

Jun 3, 2009 - Alliance Graduate School, Manila

We are finally doing what we came to Asia to do: teaching a youth ministry class at Alliance Graduate School.We are finally doing what we came to Asia to do: teaching a youth ministry class at Alliance Graduate School....

Jun 2, 2009 - Beijing to Manila

I feel like I need to catch you up.I feel like I need to catch you up....

May 29, 2009 - shopping at the Silk Street market

"hello, sir! hello! hello, Mr."hello, sir! hello! hello, Mr....

May 28, 2009 - The Beijing Zoo and the Summer Palace

The Beijing zoo is not renown for many things, but they do have a large Panda exhibit. ... I mean, who wants to be pent up in the middle of Beijing all summer . ... I'm glad to tell you we survived another day in Beijing. ...

May 27, 2009 - Olympic Park and Lao She Tea House

We all saw it on TV last August. The city of Beijing has turned both the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube into tourist attractions. ... (And apparently they're all for sale at any of the fine souvenir stands around Beijing. ... ) That was today.We all saw it on TV last August. The city of Beijing has turned both the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube into tourist attractions. ... (And apparently they're all for sale at any of the fine souvenir stands around Beijing. ... ) That was today....

May 26, 2009 - The Great Wall

The Great Wall. Case in point: Paul was hit on last night in downtown Beijing, we think by a lady of the evening. ... I was approached by a woman on the Great Wall who introduced herself by saying, "You are very handsome.The Great Wall. Case in point: Paul was hit on last night in downtown Beijing, we think by a lady of the evening. ... I was approached by a woman on the Great Wall who introduced herself by saying, "You are very handsome....

May 25, 2009 - The Forbidden City

To us, Tienenmen Square is where college students stared down military tanks. I know you won't believe me, but I managed to find a Starbucks here in Beijing. ... Seriously.To us, Tienenmen Square is where college students stared down military tanks. I know you won't believe me, but I managed to find a Starbucks here in Beijing. ... Seriously....

May 13, 2009 - Beijing Walkabout

Here I sit on a bench in a park along with three others from the tour on a bench built for two . Had our last dinner in Beijing and found out that the couple from Edmonton (Dane and Erica) had the misfortune of being on a flight that included someone with the H1N1 virus – they have been quarantined and will hve to stay behind for a couple of days. ... The hope is that they will be able to join us later in the trip, but I certainly hope that they do not develop the virus.Here I sit on a bench in a park along with three others from the tour on a bench built for two . Had our last dinner in Beijing and found out that the couple from Edmonton (Dane and Erica) had the misfortune of being on a flight that included someone with the H1N1 virus – they have been quarantined and will hve to stay behind for a couple of days. ... The hope is that they will be able to join us later in the trip, but I certainly hope that they do not develop the virus....

May 12, 2009 - Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

I need to note that I had problems with pictures yesterday, then my access to the web locked up. After the Forbidden City we walked through the hutongs and learned about the original type of housing used in Beijing. ... We learned about a few of the outward signs of class distinction and the decorations used – drum shaped stones denoted a military connection and rectangular stones (resembling stacked books) denoted a scholarly connection.I need to note that I had problems with pictures yesterday, then my access to the web locked up. After the Forbidden City we walked through the hutongs and learned about the original type of housing used in Beijing. ... We learned about a few of the outward signs of class distinction and the decorations used – drum shaped stones denoted a military connection and rectangular stones (resembling stacked books) denoted a scholarly connection....

May 9, 2009 - Beijing...the Capital

09/05/09 - 14/05/09 We arrived in Beijing from Xian and again. ... Our time in Beijing was great - we ate great food - dumplings, Peking duck, and more Peking duck. ... We were on the go the whole time in Beijing and really enjoyed it all. ...