Friday, November 14, 2008
Today is the big day
Weather: Sunny winters day
Temp: 3-14
Exchange rate: RMB1 = R1.48
The kids arrive today: The kitties land in Beijing in about 30 minutes. Then it will take about 3 hours to clear them through customs, then I get to see them before they head for their 30 days in quarantine. This is NuNu being cute.
I thought I had it in me to bargain, but I just don't. I went to the Toy Market yesterday to get birthday presents for my favourite godson and Frikkie's nephews. I think I got some great presents, and wasn't ripped off, but I guess I could have gotten it for 20% less if I really wanted to, but I just don't have it in my to haggle. Just like I figure it's ok to pay the bike guard RMB1 instead of the 50c she actually asked for. A local said the other day that foreigners like us set a precedent which pushes up prices for the locals. I say: whatever.
We're going to go coat shopping this weekend - Tuesday's forecast is minus 5 - 8. It's going to be bloody freezing.
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hey dudes....so cool to see yur faces. i am impressed with your commitment henri. miss you guys. things here are going going going..not really feeling the slow down at all here in the office. have finally got a registered company, open systems architecture, but no confirmed jobs yet. am busy with applications to study, it is so time consuming but will hopefully also be travelling soon.
loads of love to you tooooo
shannon
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