Tag Archives: Xiangfan

23 September, 2008

I just want to buy a purse – not negotiate a nuclear arms treaty.

Arriving in Shanghai was like walking into another world.  I felt like a farm girl going to the big city for the first time.  Everything in the airport was so bright and shiny; the floor a glimmering marble and ceiling … Continue reading →

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22 September, 2008

Leaving Hubei Province – Last Stop at the Tea Farm

“You never really leave a place or person you love, part of them you take with you, leaving a part of yourself behind.”  – unknown Today is going to be a busy day. Krisinte, Lilly, Hseng, Chen and I are … Continue reading →

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1 September, 2008

4 Days and Counting

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu I leave for China in 4 days.  My trip is from Friday, Sept. 5th through Monday, Sept. 22nd. With all my reading and talking to people I … Continue reading →

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