Hej Martha,

I'm just back from a quick visit with win in New York and some fun with friends. I copied your latest blog post and James' Crappy Iraqi News for Win to read.

Your enounter with the village elder sounded amazing and unique. these are experiences most people never have. You are very fortunate!

Love,

Aunt Ann

Very interesting blog. Kind of wish we had gone there last year when they opened. We will be traveling there in March.

Good to see you are doing so well in your new environment. It sounds like the Jeanee & Brian made a great choice bringing you with them. We continually marvel at how adventurous they are. As you continue to interact with them, you will becomemore and more mesmerized with them. Enjoy your time with them. We are sure the our grandsons are in good hands.

We wish you the best and look forward to meeting up with you soon.

Hi Martha,

Gertrud and I are enjoying your tales of travel. The photos are great. Gertrud is looking for shots of your roof terrace. I sent your blog site to Doris Prenzler today. Do you see fresh produce in the market? What fruits do they have? How big is the buddha statue that you liked? Would be fun to see those antique shops. We are looking forward to your blogs.

Hej Martha,

Have someone take a few photos with YOU in them! Let us see you once in a while. Otherwise, your photos & stories are great! Looking foward to the next ones. I sent your info to Ceci today.

MARTHA!!!! its so good to "hear" from you!!! It sounds like you are in a whole new exciting world! Im jealous! I cant wait to hear more and see more photos!!! have you met anyone your age yet? have you helped with cooking and learned how to make some of their dishes yet?

Things back here are cold and dreary...im getting ready for all of my presentation at Gib next week and a community one at the auditorium on tuesday...a little nervous to be honest! The county is REALLY slow and everyone is starting to leave. We miss you. Do you check email?! and if so which one?

okay love LIVE IT UP!!!!! xoxoxo

Wow! You are so adventurous! Thanks for the pictures. I love your back-yard! Quite different from Door County. Is it warm there? Freezing here. Glad Grandpa got to Arizona. I loved reading about your trip. You are an excellent writer--you make the scenes come alive. We love you and are proud of you.

Hey Martha! Glad to hear all is well and you arrived with no real hiccups!

Hey Cuz! Glad to hear you're safe and sound over there. Can't wait to see some pics (and some vid-logs, too?) of China! Have fun, and good luck with the jet lag... :)

Hej Martha - good you figured your way around the Chinese "Big Brother"! I read your email earlier today. YES - I'll come visit & travel with you. Let's plan.