Meet Mr. Yan (Yang Shu Fu)

Driving in Beijing is a special art -- which is why we're happy that Mr. Yan (Yang Shu Fu -- which means Respected Driver Yan) is part of team Wiebmer Beijing. We have a silver mini-van. When we met Yan Shu Fu at the airport...bleary from the plane, we didn't know what to think -- he's a great driver but speaks no English.

But this week, Yang Shu Fu has become part of our Mandarin language team...helping us on the way to class each morning. He helped me order my first Starbucks coffee (He Ka Fe). One of the first Mandarin phrases I learned was, "Thank you for being such a good driver, Yang Shu Fu." We spend the time in the car on the way to Berlitz class counting... Ye, Ars, Sen, Shhh, Wo, Leo, Chi, Ba, Shuuu.

Yesterday, he took us to a special grocery store...and even walked us across a busy street to make sure we were safe (we needed the help -- it's crazy here -- and cars always win!)

Thank you, Yang Shu Fu!