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October 5, 2026 · ToddWe survived weeks three through five of homeschooling!We survived a few more weeks of homeschooling! This is how they went.September 11, 2026 · ToddDaxiao Dongtian - Our local scenic areaAfter spending last summer unsuccessfully searching for a good local hiking spot, I finally discovered that Daxiao Dongtian had been practically in our backyard the whole time. This historic scenic area at the foot of Nanshan combines coastal hiking, mountain views, Taoist history, and more than 800 years of local history—all within walking distance of our apartment.September 10, 2026 · ToddHomeschooling Weeks 1 and 2 in the books!For anyone who's been following along as Ziqin and I have planned this adventure for our family you'll be aware that we chose to homeschool for the year we're in China! This is how weeks 1 and 2 have gone!August 19, 2026 · ToddThe Night I Met Hainan’s Largest CockroachWe’ve been living in Hainan for a little over a week now, and I suppose it was only a matter of time before tropical living introduced itself properly. That happened tonight.August 18, 2026 · ToddThe Scooter We Bought in China That We Couldn’t Legally DriveOne of the first things we realized after moving to Hainan was that we needed some kind of transportation. We don’t have a car here, and while taxis and ride-share apps are easy enough to use, they’re not ideal for every little trip around the neighborhood. A common way for people to get around here and elsewhere in China is electric scooters! So naturally, we decided to buy one.August 18, 2026 · ToddWe moved to Hainan, China!It took two years of planning, and a lot of paperwork, but we finally moved to China!