After a good visit with family and friends in Kunming, we flew to Qingdao where we were met by two friends and taken to Weifang. Our roots in Shandong Province include two years in Qingdao (1987-89) and three years in Weifang (1998-2001).
Weifang has changed extensively since we lived here but we have been able to find a few familiar places. All five of the original buildings left of the North American Presbyterian Mission that were on my "Eric Liddell Walking Tour' are still standing!
Our friends have been hosting us and filling us with the best of Shandong cuisine. I will not want to get on a scale when we return to the States.
Dave arrived in Beijing yesterday and hopes to join us in Qingdao. We will be taking a train to Qingdao Thursday.
Memorial on the site of Weishen Civilian Prison Camp where Eric Liddell died and American paratroopers liberated the prisoners at the end of WWII
Celebrated Mother's Day with Mark Song and David Chen at Wanda Plaza
Welcoming banquet attended by 16 people. I usually count the dishes served but was overwhelmed by the number and variety of food.
Mark Song's mother let me watch her cook this meal. The last dish was homemade jiao zi (dumplings) that were delicious.
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