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So, today we went to the ZOO. It was very fun. We saw lots of animals, a big elephant, some rhinos, some funny monkeys - and then it rained. =( But it was okay because it was naptime anyway.
Momma will write up a bigger post but, suffice it to say, we're both ready to be home. The island is nice and we still have enough stuff to do - but we're ready.
For those of you who are getting ready to travel here: pack like you're going camping. There is a small 7-11 on the island and Michael Li did take us to a Carrefour (Euro version of Wal-Mart - there isn't a Wal-Mart in Guangzhou, we asked!) to get some supplies. But we still have 4 days and we're almost out of "in-the-room" food except for cheerios. Also keep in mind that when you decide to stay in the room for his meal, you have to feed yourself too! The few Powerbars we brought didn't last long. Going out to eat sounds nice but it definitely a bit ... exhausting ... trying to keep up with the 2 year old. Plus it seems like rain comes and goes quite a bit in the subtropical climate here - so going out often means umbrellas!
Everything is going alright, though, we're slogging along. Starting to plan for the long plane ride back (which should be 'interesting') and going shopping whenever we can.
Hope everyone back home is enjoying their long weekend. Please keep the comments and emails coming, even if it's to share news about you ... we miss you all very much and will see you soon.
-S
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2 comments:
I can tell as I watch the postings throughout the week that you guys are getting a bit "whelmed" - not over-whelmed...but whelmed just the same. I think all of us parents are laughing AT you just a bit thinking to ourselves "ha ha, Scott and Tracey are learning quickly that it's not always fun!" But on the other hand, I couldn't be happier for you. Two year olds aren't always the easiest to take to restaurants, but as tired as it makes you, you should go anyway. If nothing else it makes for really good story telling! Especially when they get older, you can tell them rotten stories about themselves about their behavior in public.
Hang in there. It'll ALL be okay.
Jim
Tracey and Scott,
I know that at times it feels like you will never see home and that there is nothing more that you want but it will all happen soon and you will be sad to leave.
Just like when I told you about your TA and that you would be saying that you needed more time to pack. It is just all of a sudden. You will be fine on your flight and so will Van. I love reading your post everyday and the pictures are priceless. Thank you for letting me be such a part of your journey. What an honor.
Hugs from the states,
Julia
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