We have finally 'dao jia le' -- made it home. Lot's of sparks of love, broad smiles and happiness. I forced a few hugs and kisses from the family. Only the foreign son-in-law would do that.It's good to be back and I feel more comfortable than I ever have. My Chinese has improved again this year so communicating is a bit easier. This year will be smallest gathering in years. The oldest daughter is in the U.S. and the second oldest is in bed 
with a broken ankle and knee. That leaves the youngest son, his wife and daughter, the oldest grandson and FF and I. Of course Mom, the true matriarch of the family, is the center of our love and concern.
with a broken ankle and knee. That leaves the youngest son, his wife and daughter, the oldest grandson and FF and I. Of course Mom, the true matriarch of the family, is the center of our love and concern.
I entertain with my iPhone. Taking pictures and making funny sketches as you can see.We're staying at the Party School's hotel that is just a five minute walk from home. They turn the heat off between midnight and five a.m. but it only cost $20 a night. We can also see the W
ild Goose Pagoda from our room. It's from the Tang Dynasty, more than 1,000 years ago.
ild Goose Pagoda from our room. It's from the Tang Dynasty, more than 1,000 years ago.
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