Robert and Lena get Minted for Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day Gentle Reader.

Today Robert, Lena and I went to Wal-mart today for a day trip. Robert wanted to get his mum a cool present and we found  grow your own Mint tub.

When we got home they set to work and made this fun little video. Enjoy.

#mothersday #minttub #wal-mart

Dolphins in Bali

Hello Gentle readers a few months ago Lena, Robert and I visited Bali and we went to Lovina beach to see the dolphins.

Here is a link to our Youtube video.

#bali #dolphins #lovinabeach

Robert and Papa's movie review

Greetings Gentle Readers. At "A Scotsman in Guangzhou" I feel its important to share fun and interesting stuff. Lena had the idea that I should do movie reviews and I agreed. I wanted her to help me but she thought it would be cool if Robert helps me. So here it is our first movie review.

The Little Golden Calf (1968)

#moviereview #robertandpapa #thelittlegoldencalf

Top 10 fun facts Macao

Hello there Gentle Readers. I hope you enjoyed the video and photos from Macao. Here for you are my top 10 facts.

1. It got its name because of a misunderstanding. It is named Macao because when the Portugese asked the name of the land, the locals thought they were asking about the name of their temple which was A Ma Gao.

2. It is the 2nd richest territory on earth.
Its GDP is $114,000 has 0 debt and has a fiscal reserve over $55 billion

3. With over 55,000 people per square mile it is the most densely populated place on the planet.

4. Due to the huge amount of revenue from casinos the government of Macao pay their citizens over $1000 a year.

5. Macao was Europes 1st and last colony in china. Portugal gained control in 1557 and then returned it in 1999.

6. Patua, a language that is a mix of Portugese and Cantonese is only spoken on Macao and is critically endangered.

7. Macao was home to the 1st Fusion cuisine. For over 400 years recipes that contain Portugese and South Chinese ingredients have been created.

Macanese Minchi

8. At 233m the Macau tower offers the highest bungee jump in the world.

9. The historic centre of Macao is a UNESCO world heritage site.

10.  It makes 3 times more money than Las Vegas through its casinos.

#macao #top10

Ma goat, ma tiger...no Macao

Hello Gentle readers. For our last trip away from Mainland China before we leave we decided to visit the tiny former Portugese colony of Macao.

Famous for its casinos Macao is only 11 square miles in area and is the most densely populated place on the planet.

It has its own Eiffel Tower and has a recreation of Venice including gondolas and singing Gondoliers.

It looks and feels like Portugal in many ways but has been heavily influenced by China.

For his homework Robert made a few videos. I have included them below.

#macao

Its been a while and Big news

Hello Gentle reader and welcome to only my 4th post in 2019.
Around this time in 2017, I broke the news that Lena, Robert and I were leaving Latvia and heading to China.

Well 2 years later and I am pleased to say that we are on the move once again in the summer.

Lena and I have both been offered teaching jobs in Yerevan, Armenia.

The blog will change name againand in the time between now and when we arrive in Armenia I will try to bring you some cool facts about that country.

#armenia #leavingchina

Bali pics

Hello Gentle Readers.

Here are some pics from our trip to Bali. There have been many highlights for me. Seeing wild dolphins at Lovina beach and seeing Lake Batur.

Please enjoy the pictures.

#bali