China isn't a big fan of its occupants posting or reading blogs currently, so that explains the lack of pictures. Until we take the time to get a VPN (something that will allow us to sneak around the censorship) going, I'm sending this to mom again to post.
Skipping the 23-hour train ride was worth the money. We are now safe, sound, and happy in Ningbo. Despite the fact that the US and China are now enmeshed in a bajillion ways, most US citizens (including myself) could probably only name about two Chinese cities (and Johnna has found that most folks place Hong Kong in Japan). Ningbo doesn't make that short list, and that makes it an exciting destination for us. We are being hosted by one of Josh's high school friends (from Indiana) and his wife (from Ningbo). Upon arrival, our host, his wife, and her parents had a delicious traditional meal prepared. We took a short walk around the city after dinner. Johnna is a little under-the-weather today (no worrying, though!) with a sore throat, so she stayed home while the boys went on a nice walk around the city. It would be difficult to navigate this experience without some hosts that spoke Chinese (very little English is spoken here). We will be in Ningbo for another two nights and then head to Hangzhou together (sweet double-date, eh?).
Sorry for the lack of posts and pictures. With this much traveling under our belts, we are as content with walks around the city followed by naps and reading time as we are shuttling around to "the sights."
Much love,
Josh
PS: The weather in Ningbo is great. My sweat handkerchief made limited appearances today. Yay for that!
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