Now We Are Living

Friday, September 13, 2019

AHAH visits

We took the train to Jersey City to meet up with Eric. He and Sid volunteered together with All Hands and Hearts in the Virgin Islands. He was the source of some valuable advice about Shanghai. For example, it is possible to buy a one day, unlimited subway pass from the information desk clerk but not from the kiosks. Also the internet doesn't work in China. No Google Maps, no Google Translate, No Google.

Then we went in to Grand Central Station in NYC and met up with Nicholas (also VI) and Steve (first PR volunteer trip). By 10pm though we were back at JFK waiting on our flight out.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Start with a train to the city

Thanks for a wonderful visit. Now we need to practice our mass transit skills while the default language is still English.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Asia 2019 - Starts in New Jersey

We flew out of DFW last night and are visiting Ravi, Renee and Mummy for a few days in New Jersey. As it's me I've already thought of a few things I didn't bring. Apparently my belt was left in Florida (it doesn't get worn much when we have triple digit temperatures) and I threw away all of my hair brushes (apparently I collect them like I do canisters of taco seasonings and tubs of Vaseline). They were everywhere and now there are none.

We also left our favorite credit card in the airport in Dallas and spent the morning jumping through phone tree hoops in an effort to get it replaced. It may arrive before we leave; it may not. We're good either way.

We took Mummy to a local Italian place for lunch. Always eat Italian when you come to Jersey; you will never be disappointed.

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Departure

I'm fairly impressed with the execution of our departure from Allen. Only one task didn't get resolved. The truck hasn't sold but once again our friends are helping out by giving it a home until we get back. When you weigh that against the million other details we did alright.