But we haven't seen anything like that just yet. In fact, I'm not sure what the locals do to celebrate other than take a day off and eat zongzi -- a pyramid of sticky rice inside of which hides a piece of meat (usually pork) or red bean paste, wrapped in a bamboo leaf. Some are tastier than others, we've learned. Neither one of us likes the ones with red bean paste (although I like red bean paste in other things!), and some shops make their zongzi with too much rice and too little meat.
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In other news, I got myself a little job. I'm helping a French woman (or she may be Belge) with the English version of her website text. It's kind of perfect. I meet with her tomorrow to discuss her needs.
What are your plans for the weekend? (I suppose we'll also be on the lookout for dragon boats...)
Go figure...we have an annual dragonboat race here in The Woodlands on Lake Woodlands with teams from all over the area. Plenty of Norse-type boats with dragon heads at the bow! In Texas, for goodness sakes. Not as authentic, true, but still...Sure am enjoying reading your blog xoxo!
ReplyDeleteSo funny! Is the race this weekend? Seems more authentic in The Woodlands than in Shanghai! Miss you...
DeleteThe races are in September here. I think the Y sponsors the races. Glad you're all moved in...seven suitcases must have taken you an eternity!! Miss you too, cousin!!
DeleteCongrats Lex on the translating/website job! That does sound perfect for you : ) We mostly puttered around the house this weekend, working on the veggie garden and such. I did also learn how to make Italian soda, which was very tasty. And today we went to a baptism celebration for my friend Ellen's son. Nice relaxing weekend before starting teaching the kiddies tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely, Frannie! You'll have to share how to make Italian soda... Good luck with the kiddies!
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