HAPPY HALLOWEEN
from the Campbells in Singapore
Bukit Batok Park - Singapore
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Work Trip To China
I spent a week in October in Qingzhou China visiting a Cat facility. During the visit, I hiked Yunmen Mountain, which is located in Qingzhou, Shandong Province. The mountain is favored by Taoists and Buddhists, and boasts many religious buildings and 272 Buddhist statues. Here are just a couple pictures from that morning hike.
Pictures from my hotel room. This is a city of ~1 million people.
A common car in China ... with only 3 wheels. I wanted to see if it would tip over ... but since this guy was sleeping, I didn't think that would be a very nice way to wake up!!!
Pictures from my hotel room. This is a city of ~1 million people.
To help people get around, the city has these bikes racks for citizens to use all over the city.
A common car in China ... with only 3 wheels. I wanted to see if it would tip over ... but since this guy was sleeping, I didn't think that would be a very nice way to wake up!!!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Duck Dynasty Night in Singapore
In honor of one of our favorite shows at the moment, we decided (with the Berntsons) to have a Duck Dynasty Night. What could be more entertaining than eating and watching a few episodes of Duck Dynasty you ask? Good question!!!
To up the anti ... we decided to introduce one of Jase's favorites ... frogs. In the U.S., it may not be that easy to find fresh frogs, but here in Singapore, we only have a 3 block walk down to the wet market to find frogs waiting for us (well, okay maybe the frogs weren't waiting in the same way the lady selling the frogs was waiting for a customer ... but you get the picture).
Maybe we will let the pictures tell the story.
The unsuspecting frog. Do you think he is in shock by sitting next to his friends?
Notice the size of this big guy ... and the grin on the ladies face!!!
It is over ... with splashes of blood on the wall.
3 lbs for $12 dollars. To tell you the truth, we really weren't sure what the going rate for frog legs were.
The preparation begins. Frog legs on the left, frog bodies on the right.
The girls not sure quite what to think.
Julie and Kristin in the kitchen. There wasn't any screaming, so I guess that means it went well.
Cooking in progress.
Dinner has started. Most of the kids only made it through a few bites of the frog legs. I (Aaron) had two legs and a body. The body wasn't my favorite. Believe it or not, less like chicken ... more like fish.
Family watching of Duck Dynasty as Jase is frog hunting.
Froggy's Cafe! Aptly named for this occasion.
To up the anti ... we decided to introduce one of Jase's favorites ... frogs. In the U.S., it may not be that easy to find fresh frogs, but here in Singapore, we only have a 3 block walk down to the wet market to find frogs waiting for us (well, okay maybe the frogs weren't waiting in the same way the lady selling the frogs was waiting for a customer ... but you get the picture).
Maybe we will let the pictures tell the story.
The unsuspecting frog. Do you think he is in shock by sitting next to his friends?
It is over ... with splashes of blood on the wall.
3 lbs for $12 dollars. To tell you the truth, we really weren't sure what the going rate for frog legs were.
The preparation begins. Frog legs on the left, frog bodies on the right.
The girls not sure quite what to think.
Julie and Kristin in the kitchen. There wasn't any screaming, so I guess that means it went well.
Cooking in progress.
The finished product!!!
Dinner has started. Most of the kids only made it through a few bites of the frog legs. I (Aaron) had two legs and a body. The body wasn't my favorite. Believe it or not, less like chicken ... more like fish.
Family watching of Duck Dynasty as Jase is frog hunting.
Froggy's Cafe! Aptly named for this occasion.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Recent Happenings
Since our visit to Thailand, we haven't done anything earth shattering. However, we have done enough to keep the local government from being shutdown (come on U.S. government) and enjoying a good school rhythm. So - here are just a couple of the latest shots from our daily routine.
Fall in Singapore. Please notice the price tag on the pumpkin. Yes, that is $388 dollars (just over $300 U.S. dollars).
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We girls and I spent 30 minutes riding go karts around West Coast Park. Fun ... but HOT!
Harry Potter goes to school. Just one of Jenna's many looks.
Emily stayed home from school one day not feeling well. So, Em's and mom created the following theater together. This fun made them both feel better.
Our friend Sue Ann spent the night, went to church with us, and out to lunch. The girls love her.
Kristin went to Projek AnaKawan in Batam Indonesia this month. A great opportunity.
Out to lunch with friends at the Chinese restaurant Din Tai Fung.
Halloween comes early!!!
Halloween gifts from Aunt Marette. Yeah!
Fall in Singapore. Please notice the price tag on the pumpkin. Yes, that is $388 dollars (just over $300 U.S. dollars).
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We girls and I spent 30 minutes riding go karts around West Coast Park. Fun ... but HOT!
Harry Potter goes to school. Just one of Jenna's many looks.
Emily stayed home from school one day not feeling well. So, Em's and mom created the following theater together. This fun made them both feel better.
Our friend Sue Ann spent the night, went to church with us, and out to lunch. The girls love her.
Our coffee ladies get excited about the designs on the coffees. I think this was at McDonalds even.
Kristin went to Projek AnaKawan in Batam Indonesia this month. A great opportunity.
Out to lunch with friends at the Chinese restaurant Din Tai Fung.
Halloween comes early!!!
Halloween gifts from Aunt Marette. Yeah!
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