https://osio-china.com/2015/06/12/beautiful-guilin-riverboat-tour-to-yangshuo/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/river-route.jpgriver routeThe River Cruise Route. A 4-5 hour ride through spectacular scenery.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1937.jpgIMG_1937https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1970.jpgIMG_1970A Panoramic viewhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0476.jpgIMG_0476Part of the Village.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0460.jpgIMG_0460Oliver and Isabelle practising Kung Fu on the top of the boat.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0447.jpgIMG_0447The kids enjoyed the upper deck. It was empty for most of the trip.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0372.jpgIMG_0372One of the Riverboat views.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0350.jpgIMG_0350The scenery is spectacular.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0342.jpgIMG_0342Another view!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0338.jpgIMG_0338A waterfall captured from the Boat.2015-06-12T15:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/07/06/olivers-year-at-biss/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0670.jpgIMG_0670Oliver's year 1 at BISS!2014-07-07T11:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/06/03/beautiful-guilin-fubo-hill-reed-flute-cave-elephant-trunk-hill/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0281.jpgIMG_0281Detail of the pagodahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0279.jpgIMG_0279https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0274.jpgIMG_0274Artefacts along the river banks.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0217.jpgIMG_0217I really liked the detail of the Chinese scripture on this bridge. Look closely under the arch and you can see how much detail is there.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0214.jpgIMG_0214https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0205.jpgIMG_0205https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1852.jpgIMG_1852A cormorant about to dive down for a fish.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1756.jpgIMG_1756Reed Flute Cavehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1755.jpgIMG_1755The ballet show.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1762.jpgIMG_1762Simply Beautiful2014-07-06T15:03:45+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/05/24/sports-days/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0004.jpgIMG_0004https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9936.jpgIMG_9936There was a rest station after every 4 or 5 activities. When you reached the coaches rest station, they picked 1 person to ring the bell to start and stop the 3 minute timer. Here is Isabelle ringing the bell!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9914.jpgIMG_9914They achieved a record for the relay station!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_9897.jpgIMG_9897Isabelle was good at hurdles too!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1240.jpgIMG_1240As many hands as possible trying to raise the cup for winning the Sports Day cup for their house. Li House won the day for Infants!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1190.jpgIMG_1190Made it to number 5!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1186.jpgIMG_1186https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1169.jpgIMG_1169https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1163.jpgIMG_1163https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1221.jpgIMG_1221Half time snacks for the Infants. It is a wonder they could compete after all this good (sugar loaded!!) food.2014-07-04T14:18:52+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/04/11/beijing-tiananmen-square-forbidden-city-rickshaws/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1178.jpgIMG_1178After the "bomb" had exploded!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9295.jpgIMG_9295Da Dong Duck Restauranthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9293.jpgIMG_9293After the "bomb" had exploded!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9283.jpgIMG_9283https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9280.jpgIMG_9280The Duck getting expertly carved.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9267.jpgIMG_9267A large leap from all 4 - huge splash!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9225.jpgIMG_9225Ashley throwing Oliver!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9224.jpgIMG_9224https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9212.jpgIMG_9212A rickshaw!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9210.jpgIMG_9210Ashley & Oliver by a Hutong that is designated for demolition. 2014-08-27T20:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/04/12/the-great-wall-at-mutianyu-%e9%95%bf%e5%9f%8e%e4%b8%87%e9%87%8c%e9%95%bf%e5%9f%8e/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1287.jpgIMG_1287The busy street vendors. We bought some dried pineapple here - best ever!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1271.jpgIMG_1271https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1266.jpgIMG_1266Oliver rode with Ashley.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1242.jpgIMG_1242https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9406.jpgIMG_9406https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9382.jpgIMG_9382Another one checked off my Bucket List! Oliver took this photo of me on the wonky steps on the Great Wall.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9399.jpgIMG_9399There are cannons at intervals - pointing at the North (Mongolia) ready to fire!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9370.jpgIMG_9370And, here is how the wonky steps look from the bottom.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9363.jpgIMG_9363All of us with another view…..https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9358.jpgIMG_9358The Great Wall has holes like this to line up bow and arrows to fire at approaching enemies.2014-06-19T06:06:43+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/04/13/xian-terracotta-warrior-army-%e7%a7%a6%e9%99%b5%e5%85%b5%e9%a9%ac%e4%bf%91-city-wall-and-muslim-market/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_1376.jpgIMG_1376Sharing a meal with a local!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9557.jpgIMG_9557https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9556.jpgIMG_9556https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9553.jpgIMG_9553Muslim Streethttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9551.jpgIMG_9551The Drum Towerhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9546.jpgIMG_9546On top of the City Wall at Xi'anhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9543.jpgIMG_9543Xi'an City Walls important buildings https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9528.jpgIMG_9528More detailed architecture.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9525.jpgIMG_9525https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9523.jpgIMG_9523Hanging out over the City Gates.2014-06-23T22:32:05+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/06/12/bugsy-malone-biss-junior-school-production/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10390197_874924989190522_7296198875810108824_n.jpg10390197_874924989190522_7296198875810108824_nFinalehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10455159_874923765857311_8071347978684171022_n.jpg10455159_874923765857311_8071347978684171022_nBugsy Malone and Blousey Brown - both perfectly cast!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0647.jpgIMG_0647Beautiful singing and dancinghttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0659.jpgIMG_0659Starting to bring all cast members out for the finale.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0658.jpgIMG_0658Huge smiles from all the girls.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0655.jpgIMG_0655In synch and in step.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0645.jpgIMG_0645Isabelle and her teacher, Mrs Suzanne Sinclair. This was drop off time prior to curtain up!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2051.jpgIMG_2051All made up and ready for the stage. :-)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0666.jpgIMG_0666Isabelle's name in print!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0665.jpgIMG_0665Bugsy Malone Program2014-06-18T14:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/05/05/long-weekend-in-tokyo-japan/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9817.jpgIMG_9817I also got a great view of the Tokyo Tower where we had been the day before!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9831.jpgIMG_9831This was the original Japanese Opera Theatre.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9840.jpgIMG_9840On top of the bus.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9844.jpgIMG_9844Ready to go……..https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9813.jpgIMG_9813A view through the glass to the ground!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9810.jpgIMG_9810There were glass floors at certain areas. Bit scary to stand on and look down!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9807.jpgIMG_9807Kids at the top!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9801.jpgIMG_9801More views across the City.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_9800.jpgIMG_9800Good luck wishes "Ema"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_97991.jpgIMG_9799The explanation!2014-06-17T14:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/04/26/visitors-at-long-last-and-a-sad-farewell/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1107.jpgIMG_1107Ashley's lunch at The Brewhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_1105.jpgIMG_1105Biggest latte I have ever had. The mugs are very cool and you can buy them (so Kim and Harley did!!)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9047.jpgIMG_9047Ashley showing off his many purchases from the Fake Marketshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9044.jpgIMG_9044https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9043.jpgIMG_9043Entrance to Tai Kang Luhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9040.jpgIMG_9040The kids at the Camel pub - they all played pool here!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_9005.jpgIMG_9005A final farewell - I expect there were some sore heads the next day!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8976.jpgIMG_8976By the beautiful water feature at the Shangri-Lahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8923.jpgIMG_8923Cousins! Harley and Isabelle, Oliver and Ashley.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8906.jpgIMG_8906Owen and Jo posing on the displays at the Shangri-La2014-04-26T13:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/03/25/pirates-long-blue-pete-friends-and-treasure-islands/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8836.jpgIMG_8836Oliver's Treasure Island homework project.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0964.jpgIMG_0964Long Blue Pete is on the right delivering a birthday present to the Pirate Queen.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0972.jpgIMG_0972"Thank you for watching and hope you enjoyed it!"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0948.jpgIMG_0948"My Pirate Name is Long Blue Pete"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0946.jpgIMG_0946https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_09381.jpgIMG_0938The welcome screen on the stage.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0978.jpgIMG_0978Arrrr, shiver me timbers, are you ready to walk the plank?https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0975.jpgIMG_0975What is really under a Pirate's eye patch? Oh - it is an eye!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0987.jpgIMG_0987Happy that it is over and happy that we were there :-)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0997.jpgIMG_0997Chloe (Oliver's special friend!), Oliver and Lucy.2014-03-25T13:55:23+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/03/04/daddy-daughter-masquerade-ball-2014/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0938.jpgIMG_0938The evening planshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8716.jpgIMG_8716Isabelle was very specific about the detail on her dress!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0936.jpgIMG_0936The invitationhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0930.jpgIMG_0930The Dance Floorhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0939.jpgIMG_0939YEAH!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_0942.jpgIMG_0942Movie and chillax time!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8706.jpgIMG_8706With masks on! Isabelle is ready to go with her lovely furry cape.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8718.jpgIMG_8718My handsome hubby and gorgeous girl.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8730.jpgIMG_8730Even Tetley got in on the action.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8733.jpgIMG_8733Her beautiful french braid (wish she would sit still long enough for me to practice on her - then I wouldn't have to pay $3 to have it done by a professional!)2014-03-21T05:02:57+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/03/21/china-air-quality-smog-smog-and-more-smog/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/aqi.pngAQIA breakdown of the classification of AQIhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/90cbd582-9f30-11e3-a48e-00144feab7de.gif90cbd582-9f30-11e3-a48e-00144feab7deGlobal AQIhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/400px-airborne-particulate-size-chart.jpg400px-Airborne-particulate-size-chartAirborne Particulate Size Chart.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shanghai-air-pollution.jpegShanghai Air PollutionLook at this famous skyline from just across the river. Smog is low and thick. Many days seem to be like this in Shanghai now.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0833.jpgIMG_0833What a pity that I cannot see the skyline…..https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0828.jpgIMG_0828Clear blue sky above the smog. This should have been a fantastic view for me across the city.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0839.jpgIMG_0839The smog is so bad that it "dims" the sun.2014-03-21T04:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/03/07/world-book-day-rolly-cat-in-the-hat/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8751.jpgIMG_8751Cat in the Hat and Rolly AKA Oliver & Isabellehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_8750.jpgIMG_8750Oliver was a little grumpy because he didn't want the "make up"on!!!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1798165_818611661488522_1054009321_n.jpg1798165_818611661488522_1054009321_nOliver - winner of the Boys Best Costume posing with his girlie counterpart! Glad to see he is smiling this time. Photo is courtesy of BISS.2014-03-07T14:58:37+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/02/09/thailand-part-3-koh-samui/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8425.jpgIMG_8425Our Red Snapper dinnerhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_75761.jpgIMG_7576I like this photo of the wind in Isabelle's hair.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7569.jpgIMG_7569By the steps on the way down to the beach. The kids are holding onto the shower (made out of bamboo!)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0766.jpgIMG_0766Our Tree Tops "welcome" drinkhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0765.jpgIMG_0765Non-alcoholic version for the kids!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0810.jpgIMG_0810The lit up bottles at the bar in Red Snapper restaurant.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0818.jpgIMG_0818Lemoncello Spheres that burst in your mouth! Owen is going to attempt to recreate these at home.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8432.jpgIMG_8432Daddy with his little explorers. The buckets came back full of shells, rocks and other interesting "stuff"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8455.jpgIMG_8455Isabelle as Queen of the Castle on the rocks.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8460.jpgIMG_8460Oliver as King of the Castle on the rocks2014-02-24T07:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/02/03/coco-splash-water-park-and-more/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8286.jpgIMG_8286Oliver racing against Isabelle. He is so competitive!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8290.jpgIMG_8290The smaller (but still fast) go karts that Oliver and Isabelle finished their track time in.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8237.jpgIMG_8237Owen managed to get quite the speed going and left dirt clouds behind him.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8181.jpgIMG_8181Owen ready to gohttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8170.jpgIMG_8170Enjoying the breeze while jumpinghttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8160.jpgIMG_8160Perfectly straight jumping!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8156.jpgIMG_8156Reviewing the next slide.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8113.jpgIMG_8113"Oops, did I say no!"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8115.jpgIMG_8115Big Splashhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8110.jpgIMG_8110"Hmmm, do you think that bucket is going to tip water all over us?" Me…. "No, of course not!!!!"2014-02-24T07:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/01/27/cream-pie-fun/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7544.jpgIMG_7544https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7549.jpgIMG_7549Isabelle getting her mouth filled with whipped cream.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7552.jpgIMG_75522014-02-23T14:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/01/06/happy-new-year-2014-brunch/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7404.jpgIMG_7404https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7369.jpgIMG_7369Scott finishes up this nurses round.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7365.jpgIMG_7365Mike's turn. Scott is laughing at this, but he was next to go!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7362.jpgIMG_7362Owen getting "treated" from the nurse.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7398.jpgIMG_7398https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7393.jpgIMG_7393https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7389.jpgIMG_7389The girls: Caitlyn, Georgia, Saskia, Ciara and Isabellehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7382.jpgIMG_7382Paul, Imogen, Tracy and Bethanhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7387.jpgIMG_7387Freddie, Jen, Rob and Theohttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7378.jpgIMG_7378Happy Birthday Rob! Cuddling with his boys - Freddie and Theo.2014-02-23T14:07:44+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/02/05/quad-bike-fun/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8311.jpgIMG_8311Relaxing at our first stop.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0789.jpgIMG_0789Oliver and I ready to go!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0782.jpgIMG_0782A "selfie" of us in the back of our ride to the Quad Bike facility! A cool way to see the Island.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8320.jpgIMG_8320Isabelle and the view from our lunch table.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8417.jpgIMG_8417https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8380.jpgIMG_8380Oliver braving a little rapid. He enjoyed this "water slide"!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8350.jpgIMG_8350It was great to have so many people willing to take family shots.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8349.jpgIMG_8349At the top of the waterfall. It was about a 60' drop down, which does not show up well in these photos.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8336.jpgIMG_8336The afternoon break by the waterfall. This was the top river section that we all had fun swimming/wading in.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_8326.jpgIMG_8326Oliver and Isabelle on the "man bike".2014-02-09T14:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/02/01/a-diamond-day-out-2/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7990.jpgIMG_7990The wonderful coastline on our way back.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7988.jpgIMG_7988It is wonderful here.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7991.jpgIMG_7991Afternoon nap time for Oliver.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7997.jpgIMG_7997And for Isabelle!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7984.jpgIMG_7984Colourful local Thai fishing boats. They drop 1 anchor (so as not to disturb the coral too much) and then tie themselves together. Trying to be green! I was appalled at the amount of trash on all the beaches that gets washed up. Both Captain Bernie and Nojo said that it was a cultural thing for the locals to throw stuff overboard, but there has been a lot of education to try to prevent it in the next generation.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7980.jpgIMG_7980Isabelle and Oliver paddle boarding together!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7960.jpgIMG_7960https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7952.jpgIMG_7952There were 100's of them!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7951.jpgIMG_7951Isabelle and Oliver feeding the fish!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_7942.jpgIMG_7942Off to the Sandbar with Nojo navigating.2014-09-03T19:48:45+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/01/19/a-drink-the-bar-dry-leaving-party/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7490.jpgIMG_7490Some of the girls towards the end of the evening. Jane, Marie, Lin, Jen, Jane among this fun loving group!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7445.jpgIMG_7445Squeezing as many party goers as possible onto the staircase for a goodbye photo opportunity.2014-02-02T17:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2014/01/31/kids-making-fun/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7417.jpgIMG_7417We love Tetley too!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7507.jpgIMG_7507I love my brother/sister!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7516.jpgIMG_7516Oliver ready for sleeping in the den. https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_7518.jpgIMG_7518One of the completed dens.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0879.jpgIMG_0879Tetley trying to join in!2014-01-31T16:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/12/28/shanghai-christmas-2013/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7007.jpgIMG_7007Rob, Kevin & Owenhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6988.jpgIMG_6988Desserts - mini Christmas Puddings, fruit tarts, stollen, chocolate mousse log and fruit. YUMMY!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7025.jpgIMG_7025Freddie, Amelie and Isabelle (with her new mini Furby who talks non-stop!)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7075.jpgIMG_7075Brien with some of the boys!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7083.jpgIMG_7083Rob, Tim, Marie, Jen, Owen and Sarahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7087.jpgIMG_7087https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_7021.jpgIMG_7021Oliver and Joseph firing off the water pistols!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6983.jpgIMG_6983Pasta, seafood, vegetables, potatoes - yummy!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6984.jpgIMG_6984Salads for starters.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6982.jpgIMG_6982Turkey ready for carving (and ham, beef and sausages)2013-12-28T14:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/12/16/my-philanthropist-daughter/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6809.jpgIMG_6809A driveway full of toys and books!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6806.jpgIMG_6806Open for business!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6816.jpgIMG_6816The backdrop to Mr King's comments.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6820.jpgIMG_6820Sarah, Mr King and Isabelle.2013-12-15T17:14:34+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/12/15/a-bittersweet-christmas-celebration/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6844.jpgIMG_6844https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6936.jpgIMG_6936Sara, Marie, Jane, Emma and Jo - good times!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6915.jpgIMG_6915Vacation in Thailand, part 2 - here we come!!!!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6905.jpgIMG_6905These 4 have been as thick as thieves for the last 18 months/2 years. Isabelle is very upset that Ava is leaving, but it has not hit Oliver yet.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6903.jpgIMG_6903https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6889.jpgIMG_6889These 2 are old souls. They play together so well and really love each other. Neither of them really realize that this is it…. :-( https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_6872.jpgIMG_6872A great group of kids!2013-12-15T15:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/11/10/blue-frog-bouncy-castle-and-sports-birthday-boy-celebrations/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6667.jpgIMG_6667I WILL blow that candle out!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6587.jpgIMG_6587Yeah - I got the skateboard!! It is wicked.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6692.jpgIMG_6692They were attentive to the coaches and generally played by the rules!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6686.jpgIMG_6686Ready, set, go! It is time for Zombie Tagging.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6683.jpgIMG_6683Pizza time!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6682.jpgIMG_6682Scrambling for the Lego to build the towers!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6680.jpgIMG_6680Oliver holding his tower up!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6700.jpgIMG_6700Angry Birds!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6710.jpgIMG_67102 Cakes this time…...https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6697.jpgIMG_6697Happy Birthday, my sweet boy.2013-11-09T16:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/11/02/happy-halloween-2013/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0749.jpgIMG_0749Amelie, Oliver, Isabelle, Ava, Sarah and Emmahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0739.jpgIMG_0739Wonder Woman, Bride of Dracula, Count Dracula and Batman.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6525.jpgIMG_6525Count Dracula and Bride of Dracula.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6519.jpgIMG_6519Isabelle's make up looked good!! https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6531.jpgIMG_6531Ready for Halloween. Check out the skeletons pulling each other up to the balcony!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6540.jpgIMG_6540Scary potions that glowed all night!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6496.jpgIMG_6496Glow bangles ready to go!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_6492.jpgIMG_6492Oliver did not like the teeth too much!2013-11-25T11:37:10+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/10/05/more-good-food-fizz-more-of-me/2013-10-05T02:56:15+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/09/30/karaoke-cupcakes-movies-and-sleepover/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5291.jpgIMG_5291Almost time for lights out! Movie time in PJ'shttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5248.jpgIMG_5248The cupcakes were a hit!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5286.jpgIMG_5286The girls had fun getting Tetley in on the act! Luckily she is very easy going and put up with it all!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5280.jpgIMG_5280Sarah and Isabelle performing a duet!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5272.jpgIMG_5272https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5266.jpgIMG_5266Ava and Isabelle!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5254.jpgIMG_5254Maddie in the middle of a Katy Perry rendition!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5229.jpgIMG_5229Isabelle's cupcake tower birthday "cake"!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5237.jpgIMG_5237All the girls making silly faces.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5235.jpgIMG_5235All the girls!2013-10-01T15:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/09/23/welcome-back-to-shanghai-and-birthday-brunch/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5197.jpgIMG_5197Oliver and Isabelle love Miss Earoel!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5186.jpgIMG_5186https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5174.jpgIMG_5174Scott & Johttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5169.jpgIMG_5169Chocolate lollipops filled with delicious yumminess! I think I ate at least 10 of these......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5178.jpgIMG_5178Jane, Sara, Jen and Emmahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5176.jpgIMG_5176Owen, Sara & Earoel in between Champagne courses!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5192.jpgIMG_5192The Prestons, Steeles, Davis, Jones, Bartons, and Kennedy!2013-09-23T13:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/09/22/no-3-and-no-4-more-tooth-fairy-visits/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_53181.jpgIMG_5318Top 2 front baby teeth have gone!2013-09-22T14:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/09/22/snorkeling-surfing-and-swimming/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_4760.jpgIMG_4760Pure joy on these faces!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_4948.jpgIMG_4948https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_4941.jpgIMG_4941We are not that far from land, despite the view from here! Isabelle and Oliver loved it!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_4951.jpgIMG_49512013-09-22T13:45:11+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/09/02/beautiful-bali/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1764.jpgIMG_1764https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5143.jpgIMG_5143By the deerhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5148.jpgIMG_5148https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5135.jpgIMG_5135Flying with the Eaglehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5126.jpgIMG_5126https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5119.jpgIMG_5119The lake that the Floating Temple is on.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5114.jpgIMG_5114Riding the giant goldfish!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5112.jpgIMG_5112This photo shows a mosque in the middle of the Temple towers.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5107.jpgIMG_5107Amazing structurehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_5100.jpgIMG_5100The Floating Temple2013-09-01T17:17:37+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/08/25/treetop-adventures-in-bali/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6level.jpg6levelThe different circuit levels for ages 4 - 74!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1736.jpgIMG_1736Wheeee - we love Bali!!!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1733.jpgIMG_1733Oliver in the lead!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1732.jpgIMG_1732So much fun!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1730.jpgIMG_1730https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0836.jpgIMG_0836Owen and Isabelle on round 2!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0824.jpgIMG_0824The 4 of us having fun on the wires in the treetops!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0815.jpgIMG_0815Oliver on 1 of the Flying Fox Zip Wireshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0806.jpgIMG_0806Owen on the Flying Fox Zip Linehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0804.jpgIMG_08042013-09-22T02:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/08/24/a-bucket-list-day/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0033.jpgDSC_0033Woo hoo - this is SOOOOO much fun!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4939.jpgIMG_4939Feeling sorry for the wounded, bandaged ele.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4936.jpgIMG_4936End of the day and the kids could not resist a cuddle with 1 or 2 more statueshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4931.jpgIMG_4931WOW - that was BRILLIANT!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4926.jpgIMG_4926BRILLIANT!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4922.jpgIMG_4922Isabelle and Owen enjoying their elephant night time ride.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4913.jpgIMG_4913Quite amazing to see these animals sitting down!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4901.jpgIMG_4901The Mummy's poop contains partially digested food that their babies love and are full of nutrients. YUCK!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4893.jpgIMG_4893So fuzzy, so cute!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4870.jpgIMG_4870This elephant was our favourite.2013-08-23T18:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/08/23/birthday-girl-brunch-at-the-2nd-tallest-tower-in-shanghai/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4672.jpgIMG_4672The view of the Shanghai Tower - construction is still going on the upper levels.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4691.jpgIMG_4691https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4689.jpgIMG_4689Saskia, Oliver, Isabelle and Georgia posing by the statues in the lobby.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4673.jpgIMG_4673The view across the top of the Jin Mao Tower to the Oriental Pearl Tower.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4656.jpgIMG_4656Georgia, Oliver (in Isabelle's shades!), Saskia and Isabellehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_4671.jpgIMG_4671Saskia, Scott, Isabelle, Jo, Georgia, Oliver, Sara & Owen - a fab lunch out!2013-08-22T16:14:02+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/08/22/while-the-mice-away-2013-version/2013-08-22T15:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/08/01/views-of-shanghai/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/images.jpegimageshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0647.jpgIMG_0647Apartment building after apartment building. Most of these are 15-25 floors high.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0654.jpgIMG_06542013-08-01T15:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/07/31/summer-vacation-fun-germany-uk/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4494.jpgIMG_4494Grandad soaking the kids in the garden.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4446.jpgIMG_4446Isabelle and Aimee spent the entire day in the pool!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4414.jpgIMG_4414Sam and Oliver - 2 buddies back together!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4460.jpgIMG_4460The giggling did not seem to stop between these 2.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4455.jpgIMG_4455Happy chappies!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4386.jpgIMG_4386Water ski-ing!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4234.jpgIMG_4234Isabelle and Oliver had swam across to Steffi and Heiko's boat.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4328.jpgIMG_4328https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4172.jpgIMG_4172All of the guests had their picture taken with the frame - it will make a lovely photo album for the happy couple!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_3995.jpgIMG_3995The beautiful bride and groom with 2 wonderful children!2013-08-01T05:26:27+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/06/23/fathers-day-brunch-celebration/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2961.jpgIMG_2961What a fantastic way to end the day :-)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2923.jpgIMG_2923Round 105.......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2881.jpgIMG_2881WOW - that was AWESOME! Let's do it again.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2880.jpgIMG_2880https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2879.jpgIMG_2879It's coming......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2878.jpgIMG_2878Get ready for the water......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2838.jpgIMG_2838Sara, Oliver, Owen and Isabellehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2817.jpgIMG_2817Emma. Ethan, Ava and Matthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2805.jpgIMG_2805Saskia, Scott, Georgia and Johttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2797.jpgIMG_27972013-06-23T14:10:08+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/06/23/no-2-and-no-7-more-tooth-fairy-visits/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_3099.jpgIMG_3099Can't see the holes from missing teeth , but I liked this photo of my 2! I love the stickers on Isabelle's ears - she really wants her ears pierced!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_3093.jpgIMG_30932013-06-23T08:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/06/21/vcop-vocabulary-connectives-openers-and-punctuation/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2419.jpgIMG_2419Maddie, Isabelle, Ava, Saskia and Sarah2013-06-20T16:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/06/16/mini-beasts/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2652.jpgIMG_2652I made all this myselfhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2636.jpgIMG_2636https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2632.jpgIMG_2632All the kids also made "wiggly worms" for the adults to enjoy!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_2629.jpgIMG_26292013-06-16T13:17:57+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/06/08/shanghai-sculpture-park/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0562.jpgIMG_0562The Fuma Fuma Dome.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0555.jpgIMG_0555A tree house. 87 steps take you to the top where there are some gorgeous views.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1507.jpgIMG_1507Isabelle riding on one of the attractions at the small fair at the back of the park.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1508.jpgIMG_1508https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1503.jpgIMG_1503Looking down into the water park from the top of the tree house.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0564.jpgIMG_0564One of the views from the top of the tree house.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0573.jpgIMG_0573I like the frame of the shade. The https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0576.jpgIMG_0576This reminded me of a Dr Suess character.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0579.jpgIMG_0579I liked this stone fish on the top of the water.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0584.jpgIMG_0584Almost all the way round the park at this point. We were all tired, sweaty and hot!2013-06-07T17:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/05/28/no-1-and-no-6-a-double-tooth-fairy-visit/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2441.jpgIMG_2441The gaps are looking more even now.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2438.jpgIMG_2438https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2436.jpgIMG_2436First tooth to fall out.2013-05-28T15:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/05/23/sunday-brunches-at-le-royal-meridian-and-westin/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0490.jpgIMG_0490"Check out this Champagne Tower, Mum"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0481.jpgIMG_0481https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1838.jpgIMG_1838I love this photo of me and Owen. The sunshine is streaming in through the windows and we are caught mid-laugh.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1851.jpgIMG_1851https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1860.jpgIMG_1860The Emerald Minis: Seren, Isabelle, Lia, Siobhan, Ava and https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1878.jpgIMG_1878Playing on the balcony and pretending to be singers (after the Opera).https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1913.jpgIMG_1913The Emerald Girls: Jane, Marie, Sara, Suzanne, Emma and Jennyhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1922.jpgIMG_1922https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1958.jpgIMG_1958You caught us!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2016.jpgIMG_2016Brien, Marie, Matt, Emma and Kevin2013-05-23T15:48:58+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/05/14/%e5%9b%8d-double-happiness-a-beautiful-chinese-wedding/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2362.jpgIMG_2362The lucky red ticket, flowers and red envelope.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1466.jpgIMG_1466Shanghainese wine.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1465.jpgIMG_1465https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2357.jpgIMG_2357The lollipop game!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2344.jpgIMG_2344Monica receiving the brides bouquet.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2327.jpgIMG_2327Showing off the rings.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2340.jpgIMG_2340https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2336.jpgIMG_2336Signing the book. Owen and I were amazed that Isabelle signed with her Chinese name (accurate characters) and then added the Pin Yin - Bei La.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2335.jpgIMG_2335The table assignments - Love Actually for us!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2304.jpgIMG_2304Hui and Johnson's wedding2014-09-26T20:24:40+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/05/12/sports-days-and-dragons-rule/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2271.jpgIMG_2271Shotputhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2248.jpgIMG_2248https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2222.jpgIMG_2222Potato and spoonhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2209.jpgIMG_2209Isabelle was very fast at this one. Plus her teacher, Mrs Scrymgeour, was running this activity so she worked extra hard at this one!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2187.jpgIMG_2187Relay time!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2173.jpgIMG_2173Running and balancing the ball on the tennis racket.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2165.jpgIMG_2165"I am so happy to do Sports Day with my best friend"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2162.jpgIMG_2162Action shot over the hurdles.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2158.jpgIMG_2158The Dragons: Ava and Ethan are also Dragons!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_14411.jpgIMG_1441Hurdles2013-05-12T06:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/05/11/dads-and-lads-plus-a-girlie-night-out/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0479.jpgIMG_0479Pedicure time!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_2144.jpgIMG_2144Nails, nails, nails. Isabelle (Flower) and Ava (Rose), Emma (Red) and Sara (Pink)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1352.jpgBedtimeBedtime in the tent2013-05-11T15:29:30+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/04/30/a-rainforest-butterfly/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2047.jpgIMG_2047Blue Sparkles and Butterfly wings........ Ava is a toucan, Maddie is a Rainforest Girl and Sarah is another Butterfly.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_2052.jpgIMG_2052Check out my wings!2013-04-30T13:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/04/21/a-naked-retreat-weekend/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1481.jpgIMG_1481Ceiling designhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1535.jpgIMG_1535Loving the trotting!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1529.jpgIMG_1529The 2 of them walking and trotting around.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1511.jpgIMG_1511Isabelle on her horse.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1485.jpgIMG_1485All suited up and ready to go!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1564.jpgIMG_1564Look at the Bamboo forest behind Isabelle and Oliver. The whole mountain is covered with bamboo and tea!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1578.jpgIMG_1578Our Tree Top Villa - Owl 4https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1599.jpgIMG_1599More night time hot tubbing!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1606.jpgIMG_1606Night time hot tubbing!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1633.jpgIMG_1633Tea picking in the mountains.2013-04-21T14:27:10+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/04/13/dinosaurs-and-volcanoes/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0443.jpgIMG_0443Excavating for his dinosaurhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0445.jpgIMG_0445Here is the finished result!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0440.jpgIMG_0440Painting the volcano2013-04-13T23:19:02+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/03/23/st-patricks-charity-ball/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1225.jpgIMG_1225Brian & Suzannehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1235.jpgIMG_1235https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jodie.jpgJodieThe Jodie Foster dress that I really liked and wanted copied!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1179.jpgIMG_1179https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1145.jpgIMG_1145https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1116.jpgIMG_1116Jane & Kevinhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1115.jpgIMG_1115Katrina & Davidhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1238.jpgIMG_1238I love this dress!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1162.jpgIMG_1162With acrobatics too.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1152.jpgIMG_1152Chinese dancing2013-04-03T15:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/04/03/the-ex-pat-phenomenon/2013-04-26T20:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/04/01/the-easter-bunny-made-it-to-shanghai/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1338.jpgIMG_1338Isabelle's Easter Notes for the Easter Bunny.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1336.jpgIMG_1336And, beautifully drawn!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1302.jpgIMG_1302Oliver is pretending to drive this flash car. He is very impressed by fast, impressive vehicles and knows the names of all the fancy ones. As Shanghai is full of "new money", we often see these types of cars around town.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1301.jpgIMG_1301Fishing!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1334.jpgIMG_1334Worn out after all their dancing. But not so tired to still smile so brightly with their old Mum!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1308.jpgIMG_1308What a lot of eggs!2013-04-01T15:15:25+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/03/31/gymnastics-competition/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0429.jpgIMG_0429Showing off her medal!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0428.jpgIMG_0428Receiving her medal!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1278.jpgIMG_1278After the victory parade around the gym.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1269.jpgIMG_1269Isabelle's floor routine. https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1272.jpgIMG_1272Coach giving a pep talk!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1256.jpgIMG_1256All the medals and cups!2013-03-31T13:23:17+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/03/18/biss-art-in-action-auction/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1105.jpgIMG_1105Back of the 10phttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1099.jpgIMG_1099https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1102.jpgIMG_1102Oliver's class - Reception Alder Glass Jarshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1277.jpgIMG_1277Year 3E Art. The Queen's head is made up of photos of the entire class. The 10p is a clever play on the theme of 10 for BISS's anniversary.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1029.jpgIMG_1029https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1022.jpgIMG_1022https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1093.jpgIMG_1093https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0997.jpgIMG_0997We also bid on this piece which we both liked very much. However, it went for way more than we could afford!2013-03-18T13:44:21+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/03/16/world-book-day-miss-trunchbull-and-kipper/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_0995.jpgIMG_0995Miss Trunchbull and Kipper2013-03-16T07:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/03/13/vietnam-for-cny-tunnels-and-beach/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pho.jpgPhoDelicious and yummy Vietnamese Pho.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/scooters-in-vietnam.jpgScooters in vietnamhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0353.jpgIMG_0353And looking the opposite way - down the Saigon River.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0337.jpgIMG_0337At the firing range.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_03161.jpgIMG_0316Restored tunnel.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0308.jpgIMG_0308Coming out from the "banquet" tunnel. We were so close to many bats - the kids thought that was really cool!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0307.jpgIMG_0307A bombed out cave.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0301.jpgIMG_0301One of the nasty traps that is on display. It is camouflaged so well in the Jungle with leaves and dirt.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0272.jpgIMG_0272https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0271.jpgIMG_0271Isabelle standing by a termite hill. Except, this is actually a clever disguise of a lookout for a tunnel.2013-04-04T04:17:59+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/03/12/hong-kong-for-cny/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0816.jpgIMG_0816Beautiful Hong Kong skylinehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0814.jpgIMG_0814The end of a wonderful family Chinese New Year.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0807.jpgIMG_0807Me with my little chicks!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0803.jpgIMG_0803Fantastic delicious meal at Nobuhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0792.jpgIMG_0792The views from Nobu restaurant in the Intercontinental Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Konghttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0791.jpgIMG_0791More spectacular views!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0171.jpgIMG_0171"Look Mum - I just ate octopus!"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0163.jpgIMG_0163Fantastic cable car experience - even with the stops and backwards ride!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0142.jpgIMG_0142Posing by the wishing tree.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0137.jpgIMG_0137There was a display of cable cars representing different Countries. 2013-03-12T15:08:52+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/26/chinese-new-year-celebrations-welcome-to-the-year-of-the-snake-%e8%9b%87-she/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0978.jpgIMG_0978Up, up and away. We watched it soar so high - it was still flying and alight by the time it was out of sight!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0974.jpgIMG_0974Kids letting it go.......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0973.jpgIMG_0973Lighting the lantern - it took several minutes to fill with warm air.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010345.jpgP1010345https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010300.jpgP1010300Speeches and flowers to the support staff.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010295.jpgP1010295A fantastic voice singing a lovely song!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010284.jpgP1010284This drinking game involved a large glass of Baijiu and glasses of water. The goal was to guess who was drinking the alcohol!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010268.jpgP1010268I got "volunteered" for a game on the stage. This involved getting a pretzel stick to the shortest length possible with your partner.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010235.jpgP1010235"Sales" and "Operations" singing about their love/hate relationship!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1010214.jpgP1010214"Dancing Queen"2013-02-26T00:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/24/funky-hair-day/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0830.jpgIMG_0830They thought it was hilarious to have funky hair.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0835.jpgIMG_0835Giggles galore this morning!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0844.jpgIMG_0844Multiple pony tails and lots of colour.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0845.jpgIMG_0845More colour.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0840.jpgIMG_0840Even better in daylight!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0829.jpgIMG_0829Oliver's funky hair - mohicans and colour.2013-02-24T16:39:46+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/25/daddy-daughter-winter-wonderland-ball/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0940.jpgIMG_0940https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0904.jpgIMG_0904Pure fun written across these 2 faces.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0893.jpgIMG_0893Girls on the dance floor together.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0880.jpgIMG_0880Arts and Crafts!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0864.jpgIMG_0864What a beautiful princess.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0859.jpgIMG_0859Ready to leave!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0856.jpgIMG_0856https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0851.jpgIMG_0851Beautiful dress (designed by Isabelle). Owen's bow tie is a perfect match to her dress too!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0849.jpgIMG_0849Owen (Bond, Owen Bond) and our lovely, beautiful daughter.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0403.jpgIMG_0403All the girls displaying the finished effect! Maddie (with curlers in!), Ava, Isabelle and Amelie.2013-02-24T16:32:32+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/21/passport-woes/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0387.jpgIMG_03872013-02-20T16:16:29+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/20/fashion-show-5-year-old-style/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0371.jpgIMG_03713 Reception Classes up on the Catwalk. Lots of princesses and fairies for the girls and super-heros for the boys!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0375.jpgIMG_0375My Little Man Buzz2013-02-19T17:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/04/harbin-tigers-snow-and-ice-spectacular/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7523.jpgIMG_7523Movie entertainment inside the park.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7513.jpgIMG_7513Family Jones - proof that we were there!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7507.jpgIMG_7507ice agehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7502.jpgIMG_7502Owen and John inside an Ice Bar.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7494.jpgIMG_7494Even the transportation around the park was lit up!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7456.jpgIMG_7456There was a ski lift and ski slope at the back of the park. There was also some cool rides down. What I especially liked here is that this slope was just for children 16 and under. There was a slightly steeper slope for the adults.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7431.jpgIMG_7431Ice Time!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7366.jpgIMG_7366Isabelle cheering a perfect round!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7378.jpgIMG_7378Oliver and I cheering the fact that it was a straight run!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_7351.jpgIMG_7351Owen and Isabelle on the left, with Oliver and me to the right. This was HUGE FUN!!!!!2013-02-04T14:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/01/100th-post/2013-02-01T09:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/02/01/evolution-of-squat-toilets/2015-06-24T14:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2013/01/26/bake-sale-enterprise-and-philanthropy/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_5861.jpgSchool articleIsabelle and Oliver outside the Primary Head's office. 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Matthew and EmmaOur good friends - Matthew and Emmahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6719.jpgJenny and John with their Masks at the Masquerade Ball!Jenny and John with their Masks at the Masquerade Ball!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6687.jpgEmerald outside ClubhouseEmerald outside Clubhouse. Yes, a lot of the kids ended up in the pool!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6699.jpgIsabelle & Ava upstaging the professional Singer!Isabelle & Ava upstaging the professional Singer!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6689.jpgOliver creating his masterpiece maskOliver creating his masterpiece maskhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6696.jpgA wonderful dance performanceA wonderful dance performancehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6723.jpg"Welcome Back to Emerald 2012" Party"Welcome Back to Emerald 2012" Party2012-09-14T16:44:14+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/13/lazy-weekends-at-the-pool/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/014.jpgGone!Gone!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/013.jpgGoing, going, going.......Going, going, going.......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/011.jpg"Look Mum, I can fall backwards and make a big splash""Look Mum, I can fall backwards and make a big splash"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/010.jpgOliver: "No, I will just push you" !!Oliver: "No, I will just push you" !!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/009.jpgIsabelle: "Lets jump together"Isabelle: "Lets jump together"2012-09-13T13:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/10/reservation-for-70-sunday-brunch-at-intercontinental-shanghai/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0895.jpgIsabelle & Oliver with their creations - slippers and notebooks.Isabelle & Oliver with their creations - slippers and notebooks. They both sewed these themselves!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6662.jpgWe had a complete section of the restaurant for our groupWe had a complete section of the restaurant for our grouphttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6657.jpgAnd, even MORE lovely neighbors.....And, even MORE lovely neighbors.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_66341.jpgEven more lovely neighborsEven more lovely neighborshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6634.jpgIMG_6634https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_66321.jpgMore lovely neighbors...More lovely neighbors...https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6632.jpgIMG_6632https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6630.jpgLovely neighbors!Lovely neighbors!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6641.jpgIsabelle loved the fruit juice shootersIsabelle loved the fruit juice shootershttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6628.jpgOliver's favourite - the marshmallow covered in chocolateOliver's favourite - the marshmallow covered in chocolate2012-09-13T13:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/13/the-tooth-fairy-visit-number-4/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6684.jpgToothless with Fairy Money!Toothless with Fairy Money!2012-09-13T13:30:19+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/08/31/sunday-brunch-at-shangri-la/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6007.jpgWe Love you Daddy - You are the Best!!We Love you Daddy - You are the Best!!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_5992.jpg"I can squash your nose, Daddy""I can squash your nose, Daddy"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_5983.jpgChocolate Fountain - milk and white, with marshmallows and fruit to dip with.Chocolate Fountain - milk and white, with marshmallows and fruit to dip with.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_5981.jpgKids (!!) at the Dessert Station! Chocolate Fountain, here we come.....Kids (!!) at the Dessert Station! Chocolate Fountain, here we come.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6026.jpgIsabelle & Oliver LOVED the Candy Station!Isabelle & Oliver LOVED the Candy Station!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6029.jpgThe Marzipan Lady - wonderful creations.....The Marzipan Lady - wonderful creations.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6023.jpgThe kids were mesmerized by the dry ice at the Seafood stationThe kids were mesmerized by the dry ice at the Seafood stationhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6018.jpgAnother view of the Seafood StationAnother view of the Seafood Stationhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6017.jpgOne side of the the Seafood StationOne side of the the Seafood Stationhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_6025.jpgThe Tandoor Oven in the Indian SectionThe Tandoor Oven in the Indian Section2012-09-10T05:30:19+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/09/sleepover-excitement/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6679.jpgEthan, Ava, Oliver and IsabelleEthan, Ava, Oliver and Isabelle2012-09-09T08:57:19+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/08/another-year-at-biss-first-day-of-school/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6605.jpgOn their way.......On their way.......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6604.jpgReady to board the school bus on the first day of schoolReady to board the school bus on the first day of schoolhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6602.jpgLovely hugsLovely hugshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6600.jpgNo nerves here! Just excitement.....No nerves here! Just excitement.....2012-09-09T01:06:05+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/08/another-august-birthday-sunday-brunch-at-westin-shanghai/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6567.jpgA perfect day out. :-)A perfect day out. :-)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6573.jpgSilly faces from my lovely little girlSilly faces from my lovely little girlhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6581.jpgGetting a smackeroo from my lovely little boy!Getting a smackeroo from my lovely little boy!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6558.jpgMy 2 gorgeous children and me.My 2 gorgeous children and me.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6540.jpgChocolate, chocolate, chocolate :-)Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate :-)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6541.jpgA beautiful display of fruitA beautiful display of fruithttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6542.jpgThe Crepe StationThe Crepe Stationhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6543.jpgJust 1 of the Dessert Stations (ice cream, sorbets and specialities)Just 1 of the Dessert Stations (ice cream, sorbets and specialities)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6549.jpgOliver got a swordOliver got a swordhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6566.jpgNo words needed!No words needed!2012-09-08T14:53:35+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/08/shanghai-aquarium/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6473.jpgI & O said this area was "stinky"!I & O said this area was "stinky"!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6489.jpgHiding behind the fishesHiding behind the fisheshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6471.jpgWow!Wow!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6528.jpgThis turtle is huge!This turtle is huge!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6516.jpgBeautiful shot of the jellyfishBeautiful shot of the jellyfishhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6493.jpgIt was cold in the penguin sectionIt was cold in the penguin sectionhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6497.jpgOliver & Isabelle on the StarfishOliver & Isabelle on the Starfishhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6490.jpgHugging the PenguinsHugging the Penguinshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6530.jpgThis Shark swam over their heads!This Shark swam over their heads!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6470.jpgOliver & Isabelle at the AquariumOliver & Isabelle at the Aquarium2012-09-08T07:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/07/big-red-bus-tour/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/big-red-bus.jpgbig red busBig Red Bus Tour Map. Red Route - Done! Green Route - to do!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/nanjing-road.jpgNanjing roadNanjing Road East https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4888.jpgBeautiful traditional Chinese building at Yu GardenBeautiful traditional Chinese building at Yu Gardenhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_4892.jpgSara at the Yu Gardens (Look/See trip in December 2011)Sara at the Yu Gardens (Look/See trip in December 2011)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6444.jpgCooling off in the Fountain!Cooling off in the Fountain!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6448.jpgKids by a fountain in XintiandiKids by a fountain in Xintiandihttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6430.jpgThe ever changing Shanghai SkylineThe ever changing Shanghai Skyline2012-09-07T15:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/07/end-of-the-summer-holidays/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6417.jpgMuscle boy in the tubMuscle boy in the tubhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6422.jpgNew Roller Blades (still holding on!)New Roller Blades (still holding on!)2012-09-07T14:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/05/happy-7th-birthday-isabelle/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6378.jpgEating cake at the end of the meal.... and the best group photo I took :-(Eating cake at the end of the meal.... and the best group photo I took :-(https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6368.jpgKids all playing.....Kids all playing.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6357.jpgMadeleine, Isabelle & SandraMadeleine, Isabelle & Sandrahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6391.jpgIsabelle, Caroline, Jez & OliverIsabelle, Caroline, Jez & Oliverhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6394.jpgSara, Isabelle, Harley and KimSara, Isabelle, Harley and Kimhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6369.jpgPrincess castle cake for the birthday princessPrincess castle cake for the birthday princesshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6156.jpgSam & OliverSam & Oliverhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6147.jpgMaking a wishMaking a wishhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6138.jpgIsabelle in Princess heaven with Rebecca and AimeeIsabelle in Princess heaven with Rebecca and Aimeehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6151.jpgPrincesses at the Party - Rebecca, Georgina, Isabelle, Aimee, Hattie & MaddiePrincesses at the Party - Rebecca, Georgina, Isabelle, Aimee, Hattie & Maddie2012-09-04T16:20:03+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/04/vacation-in-uk-olympics-family-friends/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_6313.jpgEmma & Maeve, Sara & Isabelle, Owen & Oliver, Peter & Oscar - all kids on the slide.Emma & Maeve, Sara & Isabelle, Owen & Oliver, Peter & Oscar - all kids on the slide.2012-09-04T14:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/04/what-the-mice-did/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0821.jpgThe girls getting stickyThe girls getting stickyhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0043.jpgThe boys getting muckyThe boys getting muckyhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dsc_0421.jpgChilling at the beach in WalesChilling at the beach in Waleshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_0228.jpgFun at the Beach in Wales!Fun at the Beach in Wales!2012-09-04T14:13:15+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/09/04/graduating-from-nursery/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_5886.jpgOliver's class - on safari!Oliver's class - on safari!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_5904.jpgCheeky monkey and MummyCheeky monkey and Mummyhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_5891.jpgDaddy and cheeky monkeyDaddy and cheeky monkeyhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_5875.jpgNursery and Reception End of Year Celebration in the AuditoriumNursery and Reception End of Year Celebration in the Auditoriumhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_5908.jpgMr Alfie and OliverMr Alfie and Oliver2012-09-04T13:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/08/24/while-the-mice-are-away/2012-08-24T13:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/08/24/travel-woes-update/2012-08-24T13:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/24/travel-woes/2012-07-24T09:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/16/more-interesting-shopping/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0772.jpgFish, frog or turtle for dinner?Fish, frog or turtle for dinner?2012-07-16T13:53:29+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/22/dads-and-lads-and-tents/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5584.jpgTent Tent in our Living Roomhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5583.jpgSleepingToo excited to sleephttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5579.jpgSleeping BagsThey look just like the hungry caterpillar!2012-07-16T13:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/06/hello-world/2012-07-16T13:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/07/temporary-accommodation/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5653.jpgLooking down to the playground and green spaceLooking down to the playground and green spacehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5651.jpgAnother view - the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum can be seen here.Another view - the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum can be seen here.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5650.jpgView from our Apartment. Century Park is just across the road.View from our Apartment. Century Park is just across the road.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5534.jpgThe very cool outlet!2012-07-16T13:22:17+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/15/really-feeling-like-home-now/2012-07-16T13:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/16/furniture-moving-the-chinese-way/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0767.jpgTable, 4 chairs, 2 bedside tables - on a bicycleTable, 4 chairs, 2 bedside tables - on a bicyclehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_0764.jpgSofa - on a bicycle!Sofa - on a bicycle!2012-07-16T13:27:50+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/16/can-you-guess-what-we-are/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_5867.jpgCouple of JellyfishCouple of Jellyfish2012-07-16T13:00:38+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/15/a-mixed-week/2012-07-15T14:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/07/07/stupid-and-stupider/2012-07-07T04:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/28/dragon-boat-festival/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dragon-boat-festival1.jpgDragon Boat FestivalDragon Boat Festival in Shanghai2012-06-28T15:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/28/century-park-day-out/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5628.jpgEnd of a long but fun day.End of a long but fun day.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5631.jpgStill on the boat. Isabelle took this picture.Still on the boat. Isabelle took this picture.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5638.jpgA boat ride. (Oliver took this picture!)A boat ride. (Oliver took this picture!)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5620.jpgIsabelle and Oliver attempting to ride the bike themselvesIsabelle and Oliver attempting to ride the bike themselveshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5614.jpgRiding the horses!Riding the horses!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5592.jpgOne of the bridges over one of the lakesOne of the bridges over one of the lakes. If you look closely at the apartments in the background on the right, you can see our temporary accommodation.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5588.jpgBy the Big Lake in Century ParkBy the Big Lake in Century Parkhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5585.jpgThe Entrance to Century ParkThe Entrance to Century Parkhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5624.jpgBicycle made for 4!Bicycle made for 4, yet there were only 2 of us pedalling!2012-06-28T15:17:45+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/03/how-to-learn-english-from-the-chinese-point-of-view/2012-06-15T15:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/14/lost-in-translation/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0090.jpgTranslation Spelling2012-06-15T15:27:28+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/15/juggling-act/2012-07-06T11:25:32+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/10/tailor-made/2012-06-10T10:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/10/20th-wedding-anniversary-night-out-at-mr-mrs-bund/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0008.jpgMr & Mrs Bund's open kitchen and very busy.....Mr & Mrs Bund's open kitchen and very busy.....https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0007.jpgFancy Toilets! Love the Candelabra!Fancy Toilets! Love the Candelabra!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0013.jpgA smog covered skyline.A smog covered skyline.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0753.jpgBeautifully lit up (at least until 11pm)Beautifully lit up (at least until 11pm)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lemon-dessert-2.jpglemon dessert 2Inside the Lemon & Lemon Desserthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lemon-dessert.jpglemon dessertLemon Desserthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0750.jpgAlmost like home!Almost like home!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0005.jpgWagyu Ribeye Steak - fantastic!Wagyu Ribeye Steak - fantastic!2012-06-10T09:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/12/tetley/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0548.jpgTetleyTetley2012-06-10T08:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/27/summer-fair-at-biss/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5836.jpgThe kids School!The kids School!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5806.jpgIsabelle & Oliver by the BISS RockIsabelle & Oliver by the BISS Rock2012-06-10T08:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/10/language-quiz-answers/2012-06-10T08:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/10/a-medical-procedure-in-china/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0748.jpgBreakfast in Chinese hospitalBreakfast in Chinese hospital2012-06-10T08:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/20/the-highest-restaurant-in-the-world/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5780.jpgAnother wonderful viewAnother wonderful viewhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0732.jpgChecking out the view through the telescopeChecking out the view through the telescopehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5786.jpgLooking down on the Jinmao Tower and the Oriental Pearl TowerLooking down on the Jinmao Tower and the Oriental Pearl Towerhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5763.jpgKids with one of the views from our BrunchKids with one of the views from our Brunchhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5730.jpgGrilled lobster - deliciousGrilled lobster - delicioushttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5729.jpgDressed crabDressed crabhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5728.jpgDressed crab to startDressed crab to starthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5765.jpgHigh tech toilet at the "Bottle Opener"High tech toilet at the "Bottle Opener"https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_57321.jpg"Lobster Brunch" Menu"Lobster Brunch" Menuhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5732.jpg"Lobster Brunch" Menu"Lobster Brunch" Menu2012-06-03T13:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/27/just-because-flowers/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5841.jpgJust because flowersJust because flowers2012-06-03T13:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/03/knock-knock-whos-there-amos-amos-who/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5863.jpgPlug in Mosquito repellentPlug in Mosquito repellenthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5860.jpgPlug in Mosquito repellent 1Plug in Mosquito repellent 12012-06-03T13:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/06/03/queens-diamond-jubilee-celebrations/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/biss1.jpgMore Balloons. Huge British flag on display too......More Balloons. Huge British flag on display too......https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/biss3.jpgOver 1000 Red, White and Blue Balloons were released!Over 1000 Red, White and Blue Balloons were released!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/biss2.jpgThe BISS Jubilee picnicThe BISS Jubilee picnichttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5844.jpgJubilee mementoJubilee mementohttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_5861.jpgIf I was Queen for the Day, by IsabelleIf I was Queen for the Day, by Isabelle2012-06-03T08:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/07/internet-access/2012-05-18T11:21:40+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/10/kids-first-day-at-school-monday-april-9th-2012/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5558-2.jpgFirst Day of SchoolFirst Day of School2012-05-18T11:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/10/the-medical/2012-05-18T11:21:10+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/12/getting-a-bank-account/2012-05-18T11:20:53+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/12/meat/2012-05-18T11:20:23+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/15/tesco-in-china/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5654.jpgTesco in ChinaTesco in China2012-05-18T11:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/15/marks-and-spencer/2012-05-18T11:19:56+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/18/mothers-day-celebration/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5726.jpgOliver's masterpiece - blue flower on brown backgroundOliver's masterpiece - blue flower on brown background2012-06-08T01:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/18/olivers-sports-day/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5715.jpgAlmost finished!Almost finished!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5693.jpgBalancing the ballBalancing the ballhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_56871.jpgIMG_5687https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5687.jpgHurdles (infant style!)Hurdles (infant style!)https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5674.jpgFirst sports activity - balance the hoop on your headFirst sports activity - balance the hoop on your head2012-05-18T11:19:36+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/12/haircut/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_15031.jpgOliver's first Chinese HaircutOliver's first Chinese Haircuthttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1503.jpgOliver's First Chinese HaircutOliver's First Chinese Haircut2012-05-18T11:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/06/just-the-girls/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_5664.jpgPretty NailsPretty Nails2012-05-18T11:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/24/legal-stuff-the-paperwork/2012-05-18T11:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/23/shopping-for-food/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0104.jpgMore SnacksMore Snackshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0103.jpgPick and Mix SnacksPick and Mix Snackshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0101.jpgDumplingsDelicious Dumpling Displayhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0098.jpgShrimpFresh Shrimp!https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0097.jpgEelsEelshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0096.jpgToads and Turtleshttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0102.jpgFruitWhat do you do with this? How do you eat it? What is it called?2012-05-18T11:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/16/the-tooth-fairy/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5575.jpgFirst tooth to go!2012-05-18T11:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/14/the-cool-apple-store-in-shanghai/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0686.jpgApple Store, ShanghaiApple Store, Shanghai2012-05-14T15:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/26/getting-around/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_56701.jpgOn the way to the school bus stopOn the way to the school bus stophttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_5670.jpgOn the way to the bus stopOn the way to the bus stop2012-05-12T16:30:25+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/08/first-work-trip/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_14961.jpgDown by the finish lineDown by the finish linehttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_14821.jpgNight out at the Jockey ClubNight out at the Jockey Clubhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_14791.jpgView of Hong Kong from my hotel roomView of Hong Kong from my hotel roomhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1479.jpgView of Hong Kong from my hotel roomView of Hong Kong from my hotel roomhttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1496.jpgDown by the finish line.Down by the finish line.https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1482.jpgNight out at the Jockey ClubNight out at the Jockey Club2012-05-12T15:23:34+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/08/mail/2012-05-08T19:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/05/06/new-home/2012-05-06T15:02:05+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/26/a-frustrating-day/2012-04-27T15:26:11+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/23/finding-a-home/2012-04-23T15:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/22/public-toilets/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/toilet1.jpgToiletPublic Toilets in Chinahttps://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/toilet.jpgToiletPublic Toilets in China2012-04-24T02:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/12/weather/2012-04-12T08:36:02+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/10/shanghai-a-brief-history/https://osio-china.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/shanghai-skyline3.jpgShanghai Skyline2012-04-10T13:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.com/2012/04/10/the-things-you-see-on-bicycles/2012-04-10T07:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://osio-china.comdaily1.02015-06-24T14:02:37+00:00