798, Hubbub, and Views

I went to an area in Beijing called 798 last weekend. This is the art district where there are lots of little shops, exhibits, spray paint, and sculptures. I didn't take very many photos so I will definitely have to go back and take some more. It was really hot but a nice, sunny, blue sky day. My friend, Fiona, and I had lunch outside on a patio and walked around until we were too hot.

I moved to a new apartment a week before school got out in June. I'll have to be careful here with all their lobby rules:

Also, here are a couple of photos of the view from my apartment. The first one is the building across the way in June and the second one in August.

--Sarah--

Summertime

So, what else happened between getting engaged in early July until early August when I flew back to Beijing? A lot of relaxing and hanging out in Santa Cruz mostly.

I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my wonderful friend Amelia. I love the jellyfish there, as you can also see here and here.

Jon and I took his dog Gypsy to the beach where they chased each other around in the surf and then came and dried themselves off on me.

I also met and was able to stay unscathed by Jon's cat, Dori.

Jon and I went to his friends' wedding.

We also went to the zoo where he turned into a giraffe and complained I was taking too long to take his picture. Really, I was just waiting from him to make this fantastic expression:

He took me to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk where I grabbed the metal rings while riding the carousel and tried to toss them into the clown's mouth. If you know what I'm talking about - you've done it too, I bet!

I also had some time to catch up with friends and family. I managed to catch two of Uncle Steve's games this summer - one the day I arrived from China and the other the evening before I left to return to China.

This is my last year over here in China before I move back to California. There are still a few adventures here I want to have before heading back so stay tuned! And if you are thinking about visiting while I'm here, you better hurry up!

--Sarah--