Comments on: Beijing Paparazzi http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/ Andrus family travel round the world, rtw with 4 kids? Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Phil http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/comment-page-1/#comment-31563 Phil Fri, 23 May 2008 12:18:08 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/#comment-31563 Wonderful photos! What a good eye for kids! Wonderful photos! What a good eye for kids!

]]> By: Sixintheworld.com - It’s my world! No, it’s my world… » Not 25 Vacations Strung Together: Our Top 6 Goals for the Trip http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/comment-page-1/#comment-2696 Sixintheworld.com - It’s my world! No, it’s my world… » Not 25 Vacations Strung Together: Our Top 6 Goals for the Trip Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:39:33 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/#comment-2696 [...] Status - I would grade us a A- on this one. During our time in Australia and New Zealand we didn’t make much progress on this goal, but traveling around China, Southeast Asia and now India we have given ourselves much more opportunity to learn this lesson. We have met people from all over the world, we have made friends with locals and travelers alike. We have had to be comfortable and supportive in situations where people think differently, where people look differently, and where people’s goals and opportunities are radically different from our own. We have also gained a much greater understanding of the day to day reality of people in multiple countries which are much less fortunate than our own. We have been surprised how small things can make a big difference. Small amounts of money can make huge differences in people’s lives. Small acts of friendship can go a long way. For example, it has been hard on Asher as her blond hair gets her noticed everywhere we go. In some countries she has been such a novelty that we’ve had to plan extra time just to get from point A to point B because so many people want to take their picture with her. As a family we decided to not get angry or dismissive, but rather to indulge people’s curiosity, smile, and allow them to pull Asher or the boys into their pictures. We learned how letting people practice their English on us helps prepare them for a better future. I have been proud of the kids’ reactions to situations where we have to think about others. We’ve discussed many of the world’s major problems, such as pollution, poverty, sickness, lack of employment and education, and health issues. We’ve exposed them to people and ideas that are trying to fix these problems. Hopefully our actions will back up our discussions and the seeds we are planting today will grow into action as our children continue to grow. [...] [...] Status – I would grade us a A- on this one. During our time in Australia and New Zealand we didn’t make much progress on this goal, but traveling around China, Southeast Asia and now India we have given ourselves much more opportunity to learn this lesson. We have met people from all over the world, we have made friends with locals and travelers alike. We have had to be comfortable and supportive in situations where people think differently, where people look differently, and where people’s goals and opportunities are radically different from our own. We have also gained a much greater understanding of the day to day reality of people in multiple countries which are much less fortunate than our own. We have been surprised how small things can make a big difference. Small amounts of money can make huge differences in people’s lives. Small acts of friendship can go a long way. For example, it has been hard on Asher as her blond hair gets her noticed everywhere we go. In some countries she has been such a novelty that we’ve had to plan extra time just to get from point A to point B because so many people want to take their picture with her. As a family we decided to not get angry or dismissive, but rather to indulge people’s curiosity, smile, and allow them to pull Asher or the boys into their pictures. We learned how letting people practice their English on us helps prepare them for a better future. I have been proud of the kids’ reactions to situations where we have to think about others. We’ve discussed many of the world’s major problems, such as pollution, poverty, sickness, lack of employment and education, and health issues. We’ve exposed them to people and ideas that are trying to fix these problems. Hopefully our actions will back up our discussions and the seeds we are planting today will grow into action as our children continue to grow. [...]

]]> By: James Ching http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/comment-page-1/#comment-349 James Ching Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:59:07 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/#comment-349 I can speak for the Chinese, Tom. I would have "parapazzi" up on your kids if I saw them myself. They are adorable! :-) Chinese people are in general very friendly and generous. Recent years however more and more con artists lurk around tourist areas. Given you have visited Tiananmen Square and Great Wall, I'm sure you guys have seen your share. Beware of pocket-pickers, who usually come in small gangs, especially when taking public transportations. Play safe! Saying no and walk away is a good thing sometimes... :-) I can speak for the Chinese, Tom. I would have “parapazzi” up on your kids if I saw them myself. They are adorable! :-)

Chinese people are in general very friendly and generous. Recent years however more and more con artists lurk around tourist areas. Given you have visited Tiananmen Square and Great Wall, I’m sure you guys have seen your share. Beware of pocket-pickers, who usually come in small gangs, especially when taking public transportations. Play safe! Saying no and walk away is a good thing sometimes… :-)

]]> By: Tom http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/comment-page-1/#comment-326 Tom Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:55:35 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/#comment-326 What hair! What hair!

]]> By: Kevin Brand http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Kevin Brand Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:46:19 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/#comment-322 Great Pictures! Just wondering what the Chinese think of Tom's hair? Great Pictures! Just wondering what the Chinese think of Tom’s hair?

]]> By: Chip http://www.sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Chip Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:16:41 +0000 http://sixintheworld.com/2006/10/21/beijing-paparazzi/#comment-320 The photo of Asher and the Chinese girl with their arms around each other is worth the entire trip. Beware of the smog in Bejing. Also, find an internet cafe in Bejing and do a Google search of "Tianamen Square Tank"...you will be surprised by what you see...or should I say the lack of what you see. Stay safe. Chip Gaskins The photo of Asher and the Chinese girl with their arms around each other is worth the entire trip.

Beware of the smog in Bejing.

Also, find an internet cafe in Bejing and do a Google search of “Tianamen Square Tank”…you will be surprised by what you see…or should I say the lack of what you see.

Stay safe.

Chip Gaskins

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