Tidbits

Few pics from our first full day in China (Monday). It's about 300 degrees here and humid.

Imagine you are in the subway station on a hot summer day in NY and wearing a fur coat and wool hat. That's what it feels like here. =) Despite the pore-clogging heat, we are having a good time here. Clockwise from top left corner:

Typical street corner; the entire group goes apartment hunting - the Lee's for a short-term rental, a one-year rental for us; Phil pondering what to get for breakfast; hanging out in Jonathan & Nancy's apartment where we are staying temporarily along with Jessie; umbrella are a necessity here, every little bit of shade helps; strolling the neighborhood -we definitely stand out here and not just Phil!; typical restaurant scene - plate of fried dumplings=less than $1, tomato and beef over rice with side of veggies=less than $2, bottle of cold water=15 cents, iced coffee and chicken McMuffin special at McDonalds=90 cents; Jessie shopping at the nearby Park & Shop, a big store that sells everything, kinda like Target; it's normal to leave your garbage at the table when you're done and there's no tipping here!!; Jessie and I happy and satisfied after a meal; reunited with Bryan, as usual he's always got stories and will make you laugh; Jonathan flossing with the piece of wire Helen found in her noodle soup.