I am infatuated with China. Beauty surrounds, mingled with the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These pictures were taken the day we visited the Chen Academy, I wish I had been able to spend an afternoon there, just soaking in the intracacies of the building, the gardens, the people.

Fabulous photos!! Brought me right back! I actually got tears in my eyes when I saw the blue glass window with the bird….LOVED that when I first saw it & that’s the first time Kiara pointed to something when we were there!!
Thanks for sharing & bringing back such awesome memories! ๐
You’re ALMOST HOME!!!!
Beautiful pictures! It has been a year since we were in China and I would love to go back someday.
Blessings!!
Gorgeous.
Oh you are taking me back…Seeing those spots again draws up so many good memories.. also makes me want to ge there now getting my boy. Thanks for allowing us all to live vicariously, for a while.
Those pics are beautiful!
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Amie
Great pictures, Stef! You’re a gifted photographer as well as a writer and momma!
Thanks for sharing them! I hope to get the chance to take my own photographs there some day. ๐
Jenny
Beautiful photos! I’ve so enjoyed following along on your special trip. I can’t wait to go and see some of of these sights, and most of all share what you’re experiencing ….someday;-).
Oh! Gorgeous!!! Looks like a sanctuary. I could totally spend a quiet day in that place!!!!!
Ah! The Chen Family compound…did you get to hear the gourd flutes? My 11 year old had to buy one…the only souvenir she really got excited about during our 2 week stay in China!
Beautiful place…wonderful experience even in the extreme heat!
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Amy Rankin