Andy in China

Pics from Andy's Stay in China, June-August, 2007

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This gentleman sells the above items and more at one of the Christian bookstores permitted by the Chinese government.

China - My, how they love their false gods!

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Xiaochen at the main entrance

"And do not go after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt. Yet ye have not hearkened unto me, saith the LORD; that ye might provoke me to anger with the works of your hands to your own hurt." (Jeremiah 25:6-7)

At One of the Immigration Offices

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Interesting translation

Yummy or Yuck?!

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A Visit from My Cousin's Wife's Cousin!

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Kerey and I attended church together at Seoul International Baptist Church. He and his girlfriend came over to China for a short visit. It was great to see them!

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Buddhist lanterns and Satanic horns for sale at the same stall...How appropriate!

Yes, folks. Western slime has made its way around the world!

Beijing Duck at the Most Famous Beijing Duck Restaurant

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What they don't mention here is how the ducks are FORCE-fed food to make their stomaches swell which is supposed to make them "tastier". Animal activists are trying to stamp out "Beijing Duck" as it is said to be a cruel way of preparing the meat. You learn something new every day!

If I had a nickel for every time a naked little boy ran into one of my pictures in China...

Intepnational?!

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Any place that prides itself on being "international" would at least know how to spell the word!

Better Bring Barrels of Cash...

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...if you're going to stay at a hotel called "Rich Hotel"! Can you imagine trying to negotiate a lower price here?

customer: "Can I get a lower rate?"

clerk: "Yo, man. This is the RICH Hotel. This aint the POOR Hotel!"

The Beijing Kung Fu Show at Red Theatre

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"Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting..."

http://www.thebeijingguide.com/shows/kungfu.html

Visitors from Handong University!

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Daniel's flight had a stop-over in Beijing on his way to Afghanistan for summer vacation last year and so we were able to hang out for a bit! Daniel is one of my old students from Handong and we've become close friends over the years.

I was also able to meet up with Professor Eric Enlow while he was in Beijing with a small group from Handong International Law School.

Another Great Restaurant in Beijing

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Pig snouts....no thanks!

chicken feet....again, I'll have to pass!

Miguel, Xiaochen and Andy checking out a popular restaurant that Xiaochen saw on tv and convinced us to try out! The food in China rocks! (apart from some strange dishes I'll never try!)

Christian Fellowship in China

2008-10-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

A special group of people I was blessed to meet with while in China

Beijing Baptist Church pastor and Forrest from America

A house-warming party with other believers

Chinese American gentleman and wife (met and married in China!) serving the Lord together in China.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFULXQzoNq4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=falUuYY3z2I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYwONwX3qCg

Chaoyang Theatre

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Instead of pics, I took a few videos. Check them out at: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=hheellooo7

"In Beijing Chaoyang District, there is a famous theatre, Beijing Chaoyang Theatre where you could watch acrobatics and other programs of entertainment. Top acrobatic artists invited from all over the country perform for Chinese and foreign tourists. The program features trick cycling, leaping through hoops and Chinese magic tricks. Some of the artists have won prizes in international competitions. Spinning plates, juggling umbrellas, contortionists and acrobats fill the air. Integrating superlative juggling, balancing and jumping through hoops with the finest ancient Chinese dancing, the star-studded cast will amaze."

On the Streets of Beijing

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Fried scorpion on a stick, anyone?!

How about bugs or seahorses?!

Some monks monking about.

IKEA in China...alternate hotels?!

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Boy, do the Chinese ever love sleeping. I saw SO many sleeping just about anywhere. I had to get a photo of these 2 people sleeping on the display furniture at the IKEA showroom. Hilarious!

The Artists Quarter in Beijing

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Ghengis Khan immortalized in...graffiti?!

This is a very well known artist (can't remember his name!) at his studio. I asked him a few questions about his artwork and then he insisted that we get our photo taken together. (My coworkers were convinced that he thought I was some big art collector!)

Dining in China

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Protective dragons keeping watch over the local Chinese restaurant

It tastes MUCH better than it looks. A little spicy though!

Sunny-a friend of a friend I had lunch with in Beijing. Be praying for her...

It would be nice if they cut the heads of fish in China! Nothing like feeling like the fish is watching you eat him, ha!ha!

Work & Rest

2008-10-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

In front of our language school

The fun way to travel in Beijing! (and supports the local man!)

Just in front of my apartment while in China

One of our friendly security guards

From my balcony

Be Praying for the Church in China!

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The Great Wall of China!

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Some of My Colleagues at the Language School

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Andy Brown, Xiaochen and Miguel earning the big bucks!!

Xiaochen is a student from Yale who came to China to make some cash over the summer

Miguel Diaz who is currently working at an international school in Shanghai

Jim Li - a student from Harvard who came to work in China for the summer

A Cloissone Factory Near Beijing

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A Jade Shop Near Beijing

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The Ming Tombs

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A Taxi Ride Through Beijing

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