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SO, my website is blocked in China. I can post to it but I can't view it to respond to comments. So if you are leaving comments and I'm not responding, its not personal! In response to some of my more recent comments:

Jen: Thanks SO much for all your comments! It makes a hard day much better when you come home to a full inbox. :) The weirdest meat I've seen with my own eyes is duck neck and chicken feet but I'm on my way out the door to go to a market where its rumored they have all the crazy meats. I will hold my breath and bring my camera. I am really far from Beijing, much closer to Hong Kong. I did get to go watch the opening ceremony at a karaoke bar last night. It was incredible. No one was out on the streets, everyone was huddled over any TV they could find. China is very very proud to be hosting the olympics. Yesterday a little boy ran up to me and said HELLO! Welcome to China!! I think the weather here is similar to the "deep south," today it is 95 degrees and about 90% humidity. I sweat. A lot.

Sammy: Wo ai ni is one of my favorite Chinese phrases! :)