Chinese New Year in Southern Taiwan
Well, we are down in Tainan for the week, over the Chinese New Year, we’ve been busy seeing family and just hanging out, so actually not all that busy. Christina, being the first baby in this generation has been on the receiving end of a few red envelopes, which traditionally contain some money, which will help with her spending habits when she goes to South Africa.
It will be a busy two weeks back at work before heading off to South Africa as I have quite a few deadlines to meet, which absolutely have to be done before leaving.
Christina has been sick since the beginning of last week, with a bit of a fever and runny tummy. Quite a few restless nights have left Ava quite tired, but Christina is feeling better now, which means Ava is getting her sleep again too. I missed most of this as they were back in Tainan for the week before the holiday, while I went to back to Taipei to work for the week.
Now, in Tainan again…
Tonight we went to a restaurant, and I decided to test out my skills in paying for the meal, which is quite a big deal here. Let me explain…
It is usually known who will pay for a meal out, but you need to make a bit of a scene and try to pay for the meal anyway. You usually go to the counter and start insisting that you pay for the meal, but then the other person counters, saying you can pay for it this time, you respond by telling how they paid for it last time, and so on and so forth, until the end is reached, and in our case, Ava’s dad ended up paying for it anyway.
So, I’ll see those of you in South Africa (or those who will be going there) in a few weeks.
February 21st, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Dude, not long. Going to be nice to sit on a beach for a week and do nothing (how long has that been?). We need to organise a day out in Ballito at my folks place and hang on the balcony and in the water
I’ll be in Dbn from the 17th to the 21st then CT for 3 days then I’m back in the office.. Looking forward to it
Matt
February 22nd, 2007 at 2:55 am
I insist that you must pay when we meet again, no no i insist.
Looking forward to it!
February 22nd, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Hahahah sounds like you can get lots of free meals.
I’m up in Durbs on 23-25 Feb for a wedding (not mine) would be cool to hookup with whoever’s around. Although I arrive late on fri and leave in the afternoon on Sun so time will be tight.
Here’s my number: 084 851 6777
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:16 am
Happy Chinese New Year! Sounds like you guys had a good time. Glad that Christina is feeling better. We’re hoping to get the internet soon at home so we can email you and update our websites. We’re getting ready for the next baby very soon now and Lydia is getting excited (well, as much as she can for only being 1 1/2). Give our love to Ava and Christina.