The name was ‘Betterfiles’ but I think it was supposed to be ‘Betterflies’ π
Tastes #Divine! Small restaurant in the new CityOn Mall in #Zhengzhou called “Strawberry Forever” — all the deserts are strawberry! π
Zhengzhou is really growing recently – the #Mall is HUGE and has #Forever21 #Zara #sephora and more. So nice and lovely!
I β€ #China! Driving down the street, ran across this gorgeous old #gate. So beautiful!
This sight will always remind me of my life here in #China. One of the #values important to the Chinese is making sure everyone has access to a #job so they can survive. So instead of using big machines to sweep the highways and streets, they pay the older people a small amount to do the job. It’s not ideal, but it’s enough to live on. They are very proud of the parts they clean. And the street sweepers are able to use empty plots of land by the roads to grow Food and Vegetables.
So every day in my small village (Ok, 600,000 people- but That’s a Farming village here. . . .) you see the elderly driving by on these tuk-tuks with brooms they made by hand. Really sweet picture in my memory bank!
Beautiful, Peaceful #cafe in the heart of #Beijing!
Had to visit the US Embassy (a mess – the guards don’t speak English and sent me through the mile long Chinese line getting VISAs. The head guy found out and came to get me π Soaking Wet!π¦Gave them my appoinment sheet and it crumbledπ Anyway, now just waiting before I brave the 1hr subway to the #train.
Stopped at Baker & Spice here at Liangmaqiao station. The #food is delicious! So many choices and #bread loaves! Got my mom a Walnut Bread and me a#Chocolate #cupcake. The cupcake top inside was a surprise – completely filled with chocolate mousse!!! So delicious!!! π΄
Go to Liangmaqiao Station, ExitB. It’s right there.
The Grand Summit
Club Building, 19 Dongfang Donglu
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International Business at its best! We’ve got English, Russian, German/Dutch, Spanish, Italian. . . But sadly for a Chinese website, no #Chinese!
Hey guys! Β I’m about to test out a new VPN called Ivacy. Β I’m curious to see how it works. I’m downloading it today, and I’ll put it through it’s paces. Then I’ll let you all know how it goes! Β Can’t wait to see how it compares to Vypr and Astrill! Β I’ll also be posting a 2017 update on Vypr in the next couple weeks!Β
So much going on in the VPN department! Β Exciting!Β
*yes, I am a nerd – these things excite me π
There were a few hundred of these lovely doors (each painted a different way on top). The middle class and nicer neighborhoods in town are still in the old kinda #Traditional style with a big front Door to the courtyard and small rooms for the Family off the center. Very Awesome! And Beautiful artwork!
Chinese historical sites (and some cityΒ buildings) here in Henan have a tendency to have these sharp warningsΒ NOT to climb the walls. Β Given how much looting and destruction they’ve faced with their heritage in the past, it is a pointed (pun intended) reminder that history is to be protected, not stolen or broken. Β Also – avoid the Baiju (China’s alcoholic beverage which is as much as 70% alcohol). Getting drunk on that and stupidly climbing the fence is a REALLY BAD idea here!
#Beef Stomach!
What do you think? Ready for some spicy cow stomach? Red Peppers are super #spicy! And some Green onions thrown in for that special flavor π΄
Ok – Sorry, I like #ChineseFood. I even like the spicy! But Stomach is a bit much for me. π So Im gonna have to pass – more for you guys! π
For the best mom ever!
Happy Mothers Day everyone!
Mom, Mother, Mama, Ma, ε¦ε¦, Mommy – whatever you call her, if you got a good one, say thanks. Small piece of advice – despite stereotypes, not every mother is a good mother. There are many out there who aren’t that awesome. If you got a good one, appreciate her. Let her know how grateful you are that she cared for you. She doesn’t have to – everything she’s done for you, it’s because she loved you. So just take some time and honor her for that!
For the rest of you, if you have someone out there who acted as a mom-stand-in for you, say thanks to them too. Even if it was your single father, grandmother, step-mother, foster mother, friend, or just a great adult. Tell them how much that care meant to you.
These people are important in our lives – it’s important for us to show it!
Happy Mother’s Day! β€
βShe was free in her wildness. She was a wanderess, a drop of free water. She belonged to no man and to no cityβ ~ Roman Payne
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