Nov 24, 2008 - Lijiang

yo so first night in lijiang, went out hard even after that long journey. ... already having a great time, stayin at mama naxi's guest house.yo so first night in lijiang, went out hard even after that long journey. ... already having a great time, stayin at mama naxi's guest house....

Nov 24, 2008 - Celebrating Yi New Year - Yunnan, China

End of Nov is New Year for the Yi minority.End of Nov is New Year for the Yi minority....

Oct 24, 2008 - teaching star gazing - Yunnan, China

After our wonderful star gazing tour in the high desert of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile, Jonathan became interested in star gazing.After our wonderful star gazing tour in the high desert of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile, Jonathan became interested in star gazing....

Oct 18, 2008 - Herding sheep - Yunnan, China

Although we are not able to raise our own sheep in the village due to lack of space and time, we didn't want to leave the village without knowing what it is like to herd the sheep "to lead them into green pastures and make them lay by still waters. His accent must have been off! However, all was not lost for on the hill top, he saw the famous snowy peak of Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang which is at 5600m. ... We sticked around for another 3 hours.Although we are not able to raise our own sheep in the village due to lack of space and time, we didn't want to leave the village without knowing what it is like to herd the sheep "to lead them into green pastures and make them lay by still waters. His accent must have been off! However, all was not lost for on the hill top, he saw the famous snowy peak of Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang which is at 5600m. ... We sticked around for another 3 hours....

Oct 11, 2008 - New baby chicks - Yunnan, China

After losing 3 chicks we bought at the market to disease, the children were sad and wanted to raise chicks again.After losing 3 chicks we bought at the market to disease, the children were sad and wanted to raise chicks again....

Oct 3, 2008 - Trip to a remote village - Yunnan, China

For the Oct National Holiday, we decided to visit the sister of the grandma we are staying with.For the Oct National Holiday, we decided to visit the sister of the grandma we are staying with....

Oct 1, 2008 - Harvest time - Yunnan, China

Harvest Time.Harvest Time....

Sep 19, 2008 - Village outhouse - Yunnan, China

No matter where you go, bathroom situation and stories usually arose lots of emotions and excitements in any type of people.No matter where you go, bathroom situation and stories usually arose lots of emotions and excitements in any type of people....

Sep 14, 2008 - Buying a horse - Yunnan, China

After some thought, we decided to buy a horse for several reasons.After some thought, we decided to buy a horse for several reasons....

Sep 12, 2008 - Starting a zoo in the village - Yunnan, China

One thing we looked forward to living in a village is to experience raising different animals.One thing we looked forward to living in a village is to experience raising different animals....

Sep 10, 2008 - Exploring around the village - Yunnan, China

After settling down into daily routines, we go for some exploration of the surroundings during breaks.After settling down into daily routines, we go for some exploration of the surroundings during breaks....

Sep 3, 2008 - Settling into daily life in the village - Yunnan, China

After the first day, we begin to settle into our daily routine.After the first day, we begin to settle into our daily routine....