Mike & I went to the New River Beach Trail just outside of Saint John on Tuesday. China has many natural spots, but the landscapes & climate are very different from New Brunswick. Since I love to hike in natural settings, it's been something I've missed very much. Their version of hiking is thousands of steps up the side of a mountain. Nothing wrong with that though...but for me, the less tampered with the better. :)

It was a foggy & chilly day, but that could never stop me :) We wandered all through the trails that wound their way through the woods and down by the sea. Just the smell of the woods, the water, the air...made me so happy. I never thought I could appreciate fog so much, lol

As we were walking along, I slipped and fell on my knee...I ended up with a massive bruise, but it didn't phase me. Joy finds you when you least expect it right? :)



I'm trying to take as many photos as I can, but also trying to enjoy every moment that comes my way so that I'll have them with me in China until we return to New Brunswick in January 2007.



After our day in the woods, Mike & I crashed again...jet lag is still my best friend these days, lol! But we did get up...we went to see Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest. I haven't seen a real movie in a real movie theatre in almost a year! I always get to see the latest movies on DVD back in China, but the quality, hmmm, questionable! ? Most ones I see have crying babies, heads bopping by, and the sound's a bit off. Oh well, can't really complain since we spend maybe 7 RMB (= $1 Canadian) Too funny.


I also walked the Harbour Passage today and ran into Melissa (one of the kids from SJB/KE!) & her mom. :> We giggled & sang for a few minutes (and I almost cried), but I was really so happy to see her. Her mom said Melissa's heading to Halifax for a hospital visit soon...hope she does well!

So far...my favourite things about being back in NB for a visit:

#3 - veggies & my mom's strawberries, yum
#2 - nature!
#1 - family & friends (can I pack you & take you back with me?)

--> my pretty photo set from today :)