I've mentioned before that we have an Ayi. I'm not sure an exact definition of "Ayi" exists but I think most commonly people think of them as "household help." If internet translation websites are to be trusted, then I think "Ayi" literally means "maternal aunt." We knew before we came that we would have the… Continue reading The Ayi
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The Mansion
The Chinese are into status. I'm not sure if it's related to their long dynastic past with the gentry vs. the peasants or something relatively new with the influx of money opening their economy to the West has brought. But I do know, if you have money you should show it off and if you… Continue reading The Mansion
Kathleen Siddell 