Saturday, March 3, 2007

Our good fortune: No "la"




We are traveling to China in March for a much-anticipated celebration of two major events in our lives: our marriage, and, a 2-year-MBA program about to come to a conclusion in May 2007. Our good friends and retired missionaries to Hong Kong, Rev. and Mrs. Ken and Iweeta McIntosh, invited us to dinner to discuss what to expect, see and do in China. We could have discussed with the McIntosh's what we must see while in China or we could have debated great issues of economics and government considering their vast experience with the country spanning five decades. Not us, though. Our most pressing question of the evening: How do we make sure our food is not too spicy? Iweeta's reply, "No la!" (At least, that's what we think she said is the word for "spicy" in Chinese. If not, whatever "la" means in Chinese, we will not be having any of it on our trip.)

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see pictures from your trip! How exciting! Safe travels to you both!!

Anonymous said...

Looking fwd to your travel news...K&TChina is on our tool bar.
Travel mercies and wonderful trip.
K&S Redfern

Funny Adventures said...

Kathryn, You have our prayers of wonderful travel. Be safe and know that you are in our hearts. D&A Lawrence

Hannah said...

I'm so excited for you! Thanks for sharing your blog. You're in our prayers. Love, Chris & Charlotte

Unknown said...

My Prayers will be with you both on your jorney to China. I am very excite for the both of you. I will be checking the blog for updates.
God Bless you. Linda B.

Rick Oatman said...

It's great to see that you'll made the trip OK. Have you found out if you can watch March Maddness yet?