
Beijing
The morning of the 60th anniversary of China's independence- HUGE (and fantastic) parade through Tienanmen Square

Hebei- The Countryside
Heading into my mom's hometown, where she lived before she moved into the city (Oing Dao)

Hebei

Meeting Family!
My great aunt (83 years old and going strong!), me, and my mom

Welcomed With A FEAST!!!

Hmm... Not So Sure About That One
Actually pretty tasty, once you can get over the mental hurdle! (Or so I hear... haha)

Fresh Persimmons
Picked right off the tree in their front yard! DELICIOUS!!

Traditional Baby Shoes
My great aunt makes them and sells them in the village... they are PRECIOUS!

Up On The Roof
Admiring the view, and the quiet.

My Aunt, Mom, and Cousin
The three sweetest ladies I know!

Boiling Water For The Day!
She carries the pot herself, and won't let anyone help her. Amazing, at 83!!!

Happy
Incredible experience, meeting my family!

:)

Meeting The Neighbors

Old Friends

Taking A Walk Through The Village
My mom is showing me where her house used to be.

Dad... Smoking??!
My mom's cousin offered him a cigarette, and he couldn't say no!

My Cousin Found A Pretty Rose
Cute picture!

Trying To Communicate
Showing my cousins pictures of my home, family, and travels.

My Aunt Making FRESH Noodles!
I wish I could cook like her!!!

Kneading The Dough
... This is going to be delicious!

Resting The Dough
... Taking notes...

Rolling It Out
She was working up a sweat... making noodles for 15 people is no easy tasK!!!

Incredible

Look How Big It Became!
I watched her do it 2 or 3 times, and I still couldn't figure it out!

Cutting The Noodles...
She is amazing with that knife... so fast and precise!

Haha The Really ARE Noodles!

Beautiful

I just LOVE her!
She always has a big smile on her face!

Now THIS Is The Good Part
Never had noodles like this before!

My Uncle In His Van
Going into town

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