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| Big Goose Pagoda in the midst of New Years Decorations |
On another outing we went to a "touristy" area of town called Dayanta, complete with modern buildings and restaurants, but again, right in the middle of this modern area is the Big Goose Pagoda which was built in 652.
Xi'an is in the center of China. It has played a significant role in the history of China, and is now moving quickly toward modernization. The new metro (subway) is opened and several more lines are under construction. It's a great time to be here.
The like-minded friends we are with in Xi'an have made us feel at home. They have allowed us to stay in a beautiful guest apartment while we find a place to settle. Almost daily we have had meals with members of the community. They have introduced us to shopping areas and have helped with visa's and technical needs like computer access and cell phones. There is even a person who is taking us around to see apartments and, when the time comes to make our selection, another member will help us negotiate the best price. All of this would have taken months to do on our own. We feel very blessed.
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| Isaac's First Day of School |
Being in Xi'an provides a wonderful opportunity for Isaac to go to school, and Kelley and I to learn the language while also meeting people from around the country who also have hearts like ours. In addition, it also provides a great community of like-minded folks for us to hang out with.
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| Muslim Quarter - near the Drum Tower |
Kelley and I went on a date to the Muslim quarters which is near the center of the city. We got our Starbucks Coffee (PTL!!) across from the Bell Tower and walked toward the Drum Tower (another ancient building) and then into what felt like a movie set of an old Chinese movie. Tiny bustling streets with people pressing through to see all the shops.
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| No words for this one!! |
It was amazing....
We saw all sorts of stuff!
Check out this hat!!
More news coming soon!
