Good advice for men ...

I have seen many variants of this sign in China. I love how it always translates into “civilization,” as if hitting a urinal (instead of the floor) is the defining line between a civilized society and complete anarchy.

Although, this probably makes the USA the latter …

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At Zhaohu Mountain near Qingdao. This is a fake Daoist temple...

At Zhaohu Mountain near Qingdao. This is a fake Daoist temple made to be a tourist attraction. It is beautiful, but fake.

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5 years ago today, I married my best friend. Mikaela, I love you...

5 years ago today, I married my best friend. Mikaela, I love you so much! Thanks for sticking by me in this awesome adventure.

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An awesome cake that Mikaela made for her co-teacher. It may not...

An awesome cake that Mikaela made for her co-teacher. It may not seem like a big deal, but making a cake in China just seems more exciting!

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Mikaela’s look of concentration as she beats me at...

Mikaela’s look of concentration as she beats me at Settler’s of Catan.

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Nice hot day in Yantai.

Nice hot day in Yantai.

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9 1/2 Minutes of Yu Garden

One of my favorite things about China: the gardens.
Oh, the gardens!  I could tell you, but why not show you?

While visiting the famous Yu Garden of Old Shanghai, we decided to make a walk-through video for the benefit of all of you back home.  Please forgive the walking motion--this film was a last-minute idea, and we did not have our tripod.  Regardless, we wish that you will enjoy your own tour through a part of Yu Garden!