Hello all– More of our recent travels (If you are absolutely bored by other people’s trip photos, you might just want to skip this post!!). We had an exciting eventful couple weeks traveling with our kids, Ani, Brian and Little Lois to China, Hong Kong and Japan! We started off in China, visiting our son-in-law Brian’s extended family there. Such warm, kind people. Here’s our China stay…
The first morning 18 month old Lois met up with her 100 year old Great Grandmother.
And the most fascinating part of the trip for me was wandering into the now mostly abandoned village with Brian’s Dad, Kai and his sister, who had grown up there. Kai showed us the well, where they drew their water and we peeked through the now empty places that were his home.
You know we had plenty to eat along the way! Brian’s family were so generous and we shared some lovely meals together.
And our last day together we strolled through the along the river and through the city park.
So thankful that we had the chance to meet the Brian and Kai’s warm and welcoming family. I’m hoping they come to California one day so we can care for them like they took such good care of us. (photo: Brian’s aunt and Little Lois hit it off!)
The Thankful Heart 
Thanks for posting, mom! These were really fun days (even in the fog of jetlag!).
Thanks for including us Ani– It was really good to meet Kai’s family and I loved wandering back into the village. We love traveling with you 3!! See you soon! xo
Looks like such a wonderful trip! I love the pictures, and the priceless family memories made! Thank you for sharing with us! 🌞💗 xo
Hey Lisa– yep, it really was a heart warming part of our travels. We have the very best son-in-law and it meant a lot to meet his family and see where his dad grew up. Always love hearing from you . thanks thanks. xoxox
What wonderful pictures of your visit. So glad little Lois got to meet her great grandmother, to think they are 99 years apart! Very cute of her sitting on the bull, too.
Hi Marcia– It was really wonderful to get to see those two together. I’m imagining how different Lois’ life will be than her great grandmother’s in China. Always love hearing from your friend. hugs!
The photos are wonderful and it sounds like an amazing trip. Happy Memorial Day Rhonda hope you have a great weekend!!
It was a wonderful time for us Suzanne. And Happy Memorial Day to you!! Is their a neighborhood celebration?? Enjoy the Day! xox
Happy Memorial Day! No nothing we are doing together. We do stoop meditation every Thursday but no parties planned ❤️❤️
OK, I’m intrigued! What is stoop meditation?? Sounds worthwhile… xox
It’s great we all go next door and sit on the stoop for guided meditation. It’s great because it’s really interesting because there is the noise of city life going on around us, cars, people walking and talking and we meditate with all that happening. We do it in Thursday’s before everyone goes to work!
So interesting Suzanne– you have such a tight knit community. I start the day with writing a bit and prayer, but it’s a solo occupation. This sounds lovely. Happy weekend ahead– do you have guests?? or other plans?? xox
YOU WENT TO CHINA????? How fantastic!! And how great that you got an authentic experience. Sounds like such a great trip. – Kat
Hi Kat! Yep, we weren’t planning this trip. In fact we had just done our big trip up the coast and were planning to stay close to home. But our daughter called and said they wanted to take us to China/Hong Kong/Japan. They found super cheap tickets and wanted us to come along! So off we went. It was the best time with them and seeing/eating so many new things. A real serendipitous adventure. hug hugs friend. Hope you have some summer adventures ahead. Do have any plans with your family?? xox
Such magical photos, Rhonda! What a blessing Brian’s family is! Love this post, friend.
Hey Mary! thanks. It was sort of an unplanned trip, just tagging along with Brian and Ani, but it really was amazing seeing/eating so many new things and doing it all with them. Waiting to see your summer photos– the wedding!!
What an incredible trip!!! Amazing.
Hi Jenny– it was the sweetest time– and so good to do it with A & B!! (and Little Lois, of course). We should walk sometime (when you’re not running!) xox
Oh my! I love love love the photo of Little Lois and Brian’s aunt! It filled me with joy! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Vicky!! That’s my favorite photo too! And– I heard Darla’s coming in to town and there’s a meet up planned– Mom had me save July 18th on my calendar. Sounds great! And it would be so fun just to sit over lunch with you and talk the afternoon away… hugs hugs.
Oh my! I love love love the photo of Little Lois and Brian’s aunt! It filled me with joy! Thanks for sharing!
I never tire of people’s vacation photos. How do I add to my ever growing list. It looks lovely. That that last picture.
I’m the same Lisa– I love friend’s travel photos– next best things to getting to go myself! So you have any travel plans this summer?? We’re camping at Sequoia with our kids for a couple days. Can’t wait! hugs hugs!
You inspired me. WE are off to Vancouver!
Oh! I’m so excited! I’d love to hear about it. I’ll be you’ll have lovely weather by now– such a beautiful, clean city with lovely people and nature crowding in on all sides! Hope we get to hear a bout your travels on the blog Lisa!! Enjoy every minute! hugs hugs.
Goodness Rhonda. You have been travelling loads lately. What a brilliant trip. Looking forward to hearing more…
Hi Brigid– yep, we planned our little cruise/Vancouver-Seattle stay a year ago. But our kids called just a fews weeks ago and offered to take us to China/Hong Kong/Japan!! Sort of a serendipitous adventure– and we loved it. I think you agree– travel is so worthwhile– so restoring to see new and beautiful things/places. Hugs hugs Brigid– you garden is exquisite!! xox
Wow how neat to explore the abandoned village, and I KNOW you had some amazing food experiences. They highlight of the post is that last picture. Oh my goodness!
That’s my favorite too Lacey– she was the sweetest lady– a retired teacher like me– but we could only talk with a lot of translation help! hugs hugs!
So neat you got to experience that. Seem unreal almost.
Your writing and pictures make me feel like I was with you! What a lovely trip !
Hi HI Andi!! It was a great trip– I would love the chance to really travel with you– I’m imagining all kinds of fun! hugs hugs friend.
Priceless family memories to be cherished.
HI Karen! It was such a sweet time. xox
So lucky to have amazing holiday!
Thanku for sharing