To everyone asking why comments are not getting posted… I can see them but cannot approve them because I think there are quite a few government filters going around wordpress and blogging in general, and me and Alex are having to use proxies to get to WordPress anyway, but they won’t allow us to approve comments, so I am going to paste what everyone has been saying here and leave you all with 2 youtube videos to hold you over for the weekend while we are away at Qifu, the hometown of Confucius, and Mount Tai, one of the 5 holy Taoist mountains.
Hope everyone is well!

Dear Joel,
Thank you for filling in all the blanks from Alex’s blog. Between the two of you I am getting a good feel about what you’all are experiencing. I wish I were 45 years younger!! Enjoy yourselves and keep writing.
Nana G

Joel,
What a great adventure!! Have fun and watch out for the “moving” street food…
love ya,
dadio

antiques market = gifts for lowell

Joel,
What a great way to follow your adventures… we’re really excited for you and know you’ll have a great time! Don’t say no to any opportunities!
dadio…

PETTIGREWWWWWWWWWWW!!! I’m glad you arrived in China safe and sound. Have a blast, and try to keep in touch when able….take/post LOTS of pictures! Oh…and buy me stuff………. chinese stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZoS7Y2fHco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNhpNwULwHk