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Mid-shopping trip to Wuyi market, Paul's mind couldn't help wandering back to those bachelor days when all he had to carry was a camera, bottle of water and some loose change. Yesterday he found himself fully loaded-up with handmade wicker goods to take back to the city. Paul and Jiajia drove down to visit us within days of Paul passing his   Chinese driving exam for the entertaining details. Well, it might be less entertaining if one actually had to take the exam, which is riddled with confusing questions and illogical answers. It's a credit to Paul's patience, perseverence and clever study methods that he managed to pass. Most people pay someone (who already has their license, thus survived the system themselves) to take it for them.

We've had great fun these days - walking, chatting, eating, shopping - and were sad to see Paul and Jiajia drive off yesterday afternoon. It's the first time in China we've had friends arrive and leave by car. It reminded me of a distant life I used to have, when I felt like an independent adult.

The house seems quiet now, even more so because Freda's been at Lao Yang's house for a couple of days and Ali's gone walkabout in Jinggu County.

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Edie got fed up of waiting for Jiajia and Lesley in the fabric shop and found a corner to have a little nap.
Paul
15/6/2010 10:30:01 am

I do look rather wistful...!

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