Fallen Off the Face of the Earth

Where are the Richardson’s? Sorry for the absence in the posts. We are actually on vacation for the Chinese National Day Holiday (we get the first week of the October off of school and work – Annie also gets the week off from shopping and scrap booking).

What exotic location did we choose to spend the week at? ….. Dallas, TX.

You might ask why we would choose to come home after only three months with all these great Asian destinations in our backyard. There were four reasons:

1. Eat Mexican Food
2. See Family and Friends
3. Get Juliet checked out by a Urologist
4. Eat Mexican Food

We have had a good week and have been able to accomplish all four of our goals. Juliet was tested and it was determined she has what is know as kidney reflux – we don’t yet know the treatment, but it does look like surgery is unlikely, which is a relief. Our visit with family and friends has been great and now we’re looking forward to an extended trip at Christmas. Mexican food is still the best cuisine in our minds despite our acquired affinity for Chinese food – who would have thought Pig Stomach could taste so good?

One thing we have realized this week is how much we do enjoy living in China. Despite the pollution, the language barrier, the smell, and the inability to purchase Rotel, we have taken to our new life over there and are looking forward to continuing our adventures next week.