tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post5264692856633506526..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Ni hao BeijingMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-20617315898088452222014-07-20T14:40:32.694-04:002014-07-20T14:40:32.694-04:00I just found your amazing blog! I just wanted to ...I just found your amazing blog! I just wanted to say the first time I was in China was 1998, and at the time the culture was overwhelming. The last time we were there was Sept 2013 and the difference is night and day. If you had traveled to the rural areas you probably would have been overwhelmed though! The next time you go, and you probably will be back, insist the guide take you to a "rural" village. For example, the villagers were proud of the fact that the village owned a donkey! Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811849246815996936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76649900727331419992012-03-06T06:06:05.123-05:002012-03-06T06:06:05.123-05:00i really enjoyed ur trip.try to come in Dubai for ...i really enjoyed ur trip.try to come in Dubai for a change.Zaira_tolentinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-33118289363909721832010-05-28T09:20:04.611-04:002010-05-28T09:20:04.611-04:00I am in China and reading your blog! :)
KatieI am in China and reading your blog! :)<br />KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-88504789502660720832010-05-26T09:09:15.865-04:002010-05-26T09:09:15.865-04:00Thank you for having me while you were away. Your ...Thank you for having me while you were away. Your photos blow me away each time you post!<br />I too, am envious of the amount of traveling you do!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549038313180636194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58889116099001321972010-05-26T08:19:41.987-04:002010-05-26T08:19:41.987-04:00Beautiful photos and words as always, I'm so g...Beautiful photos and words as always, I'm so glad you had a great trip-my parents lived in China in the 1970s when they first openend up the border to the US, interesting to see how some things have changed and others not so much. Glad you were able to enjoy it, even for a few days! *AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475284076189850727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-59319587163209311102010-05-25T16:24:22.915-04:002010-05-25T16:24:22.915-04:00Beautiful photos, of course! My BFF went to China ...Beautiful photos, of course! My BFF went to China a few years ago and had an amazing experience. I'm so impressed by how many vacations you've had this year already! Being grounded due to work budget cuts and pregnancy has been a bummer the past year, so it's been great to live vicariously through your adventures.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37954048396817090832010-05-25T10:36:06.178-04:002010-05-25T10:36:06.178-04:00Wow. I've been following you for a while and I...Wow. I've been following you for a while and I really admire that you make travel such a priority. You're a great inspiration! Any tips for making the most efficient use of your time on short trips?Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535142827889539978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-72335061005190204162010-05-25T01:19:12.530-04:002010-05-25T01:19:12.530-04:00Interesting thoughts on your trip, the world is so...Interesting thoughts on your trip, the world is so quickly becoming shockingly similar. When I first started traveling, as a young kid, it seemed like some places took you to another planet the differences were so marked. Now...I've also gone half way around the world only to look up and see a Nine West Store and Starbucks. <br /><br />More stunning photographs!Janell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-29211167446208267042010-05-24T20:04:53.177-04:002010-05-24T20:04:53.177-04:00I always love seeing and hearing about the places ...I always love seeing and hearing about the places that y'all visit. I won't ever go there or a lot of places that you have been but it is exciting for me to see what is around the next corner with the Limestones:) Beautiful photos as always.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-49592601010333478502010-05-24T17:55:24.064-04:002010-05-24T17:55:24.064-04:00Of course your absence was noted. Another whirlwin...Of course your absence was noted. Another whirlwind adventure for the Limestones. So glad you're both safe at home once again.<br /><br />Loved the pandas.Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21766183725993817882010-05-24T15:27:43.286-04:002010-05-24T15:27:43.286-04:00wow, that's awesome, thanks for answering my n...wow, that's awesome, thanks for answering my nosy comment! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929897099729374107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-59782479846044162242010-05-24T15:18:45.484-04:002010-05-24T15:18:45.484-04:00Amy: I get 4 weeks vacation/personal leave a year ...Amy: I get 4 weeks vacation/personal leave a year so I try to maximize the time I have by using weekends and holidays whenever I can. (Many of our trip are taken as long weekends) We've traveled a lot in the past year and a half but we didn't do anywhere near this much travel beforehand...we were saving for house things. We both feel its important to see the world so we make it a priority.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-2745780848493170612010-05-24T15:13:44.714-04:002010-05-24T15:13:44.714-04:00The photos are amazing as usual. You did a great j...The photos are amazing as usual. You did a great job of capturing the little culture you did see;o)Save the Date for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465022669968065452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10269248996090724912010-05-24T14:06:42.382-04:002010-05-24T14:06:42.382-04:00I am amazed, not only by your gorgeous pictures an...I am amazed, not only by your gorgeous pictures and anecdotes - but at the amount of time you have to travel! I find one of the most difficult things is trying to find a week, or at least a few days to take off work and schedule a trip. Do you have the opportunity to travel for work and tag on a few days, or do you actually get a lot of vacation time? <br /><br />I only get 2 weeks vacation - and even then dont always take the full 2 weeks.<br /><br />Jealous!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929897099729374107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36472163931191510392010-05-24T14:05:18.674-04:002010-05-24T14:05:18.674-04:00You two take the best trips - love all the photos!...You two take the best trips - love all the photos!Hello Lover...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01412616468509644693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-66457856333908307162010-05-24T13:00:00.927-04:002010-05-24T13:00:00.927-04:00Your pics are such a beautiful travelogue! Thanks ...Your pics are such a beautiful travelogue! Thanks for the (cheap/free) trip to China!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-319117051349568872010-05-24T12:16:53.532-04:002010-05-24T12:16:53.532-04:00Your pictures are so beautiful! I love seeing the ...Your pictures are so beautiful! I love seeing the world that I can't travel through your camera!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62422212966291042402010-05-24T11:48:18.351-04:002010-05-24T11:48:18.351-04:00I am officially starting a rumor. It's like y...I am officially starting a rumor. It's like you're trying to get all of your traveling done because soon you won't be able to. I wonder...<br />:)<br />Great pictures!Nichole@40daysofhttp://www.40daysof.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-72595161787412659602010-05-24T11:37:36.609-04:002010-05-24T11:37:36.609-04:00Beautiful photos! Interesting to know from someon...Beautiful photos! Interesting to know from someone first hand about the internet restrictions. Can you imagine being cut off that way for good?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14095233471171009368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21139322530301608392010-05-24T11:09:22.788-04:002010-05-24T11:09:22.788-04:00wow! every time i see guest posts i know you'r...wow! every time i see guest posts i know you're gone somewhere that i want to go to and can't wait for you get back to blog it with your great pictures and opinions.<br />:)<br />great as usual. interesting to read your perspective - can't wait for more!Kay*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06136161608406750154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73011158590818356062010-05-24T10:40:41.716-04:002010-05-24T10:40:41.716-04:00The closest I'm getting to China right now is ...The closest I'm getting to China right now is the Chinese Buns that someone brought in from Chinatown this morning... Super jealous of your amazing trip (even if it was so short!)Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Lifehttp://www.slipcoveryourlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76956156273657915972010-05-24T10:33:39.399-04:002010-05-24T10:33:39.399-04:00Yet another AMAZING trip! That pic of the Great Wa...Yet another AMAZING trip! That pic of the Great Wall with the landscape in the background is incredible! I can't wait to hear about the next stops on your trip (and can't believe how many awesome places you get to go!!!). <br /><br />(AND - I second your opinion of South Africa - that was my favorite trip ever)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-56775332633677039952010-05-24T10:23:45.237-04:002010-05-24T10:23:45.237-04:00Love the pandas.
KellyLove the pandas.<br /><br />KellyKelly@TearingUpHouseshttp://tearinguphouses.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76800496864831643002010-05-24T10:00:54.917-04:002010-05-24T10:00:54.917-04:00Never A Plain Jane: To answer your question there...Never A Plain Jane: To answer your question there are few places I wouldn't love to return to. I rarely get to spend more than a few days anywhere and that is never enough to have seen it all. Even I stayed for months there is more to see. But if you want a list of places that jump to mind, I'll give that a go. London and Paris are probably the top of the list - I could live in either of those cities so there is such a long list of things I missed. As for wanting to have the same trip all over again, South Africa would win that one. AMAZING experience there.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-43864291483628427412010-05-24T09:39:08.907-04:002010-05-24T09:39:08.907-04:00A colleague who goes to China every year always ma...A colleague who goes to China every year always marvels at the size of the population and about the diversity of the people due to the sheer size of the country. He says that many never leave China for vacations...they can see dramatically different places right at "home". Pretty amazing.<br /><br />It's so unfortunate that western companies are pushing into every nook and cranny they can find. I also would have thought that would have been a little more regulated in China.Jeannine | The Small and Chic Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702901309930825003noreply@blogger.com