Val's Spot

 On Saturday we were invited to a friend's house.  We were able to try our hand at making beef jiaoxi with the grandma.  We also ate Chinese style which meant chopsticks, no plates, and sharing out of the same bowls.  Ana ate so much I thought she was going to pop!

The trick is to not put in too much filling and to get them sealed well so the good stuff stays in while boiling. 

The children had a lot of fun playing together.  They have one little girl slightly younger than Ana.  Ana ran around in the bear head and paws chasing everyone--even Uncle!

This is what I will miss the most!  Good food, friends, and learning more about culture by being in someone's home.