What a difference a day makes. This hotel has a playroom for kids, which Truman enjoyed for quite a while. It also has a huge breakfast buffet, which Mom and Dad enjoyed. But for dinner, we went on an adventure. Six families walked in downtown Guangzhou to a local restaurant. For Blake and anyone else afraid we would only eat at Western restaurants, you would be proud. As we were escorted to a dining room, we walked past cages of live snakes, tank of frogs, fish, and shellfish, and a pond with live gators/crocs. After we were seated, the waiter asked me ( I sat closest to the "head" of the table) what we would like to order. I said I would like to see a menu and he said "No English on menu." I said that I would look at the pictures (which did not help.) By this time, everyone was concerned that we could wind up eating something undesireable/unidentifiable. One member of the group had some names of common Chinese foods written down and he and I were able to order dumplings, Peking duck, a chicken (including its head), noodles, rice, and good ol' pijiu (beer). Twelve adults and five children ate and drank till we were full for a total of just under $100. We all had a lot of fun (and Truman had three full bowls of congee (rice porridge). As we left the restaurant, a worker dropped a live frog on the floor that must have weighed over a pound. The "splat" sound it made was a perfect final note for the evening.
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Don't forget that the journey is as important as the destination or goal you are trying to reach. You have waited and worked for over 2 years for this, you are having wonderful experiences in China, and making new friends you will probably keep for a lifetime. Truman's tears and sadness make the smiles and developing trust that much more precious. You are truly experiencing the Ying and Yang of life. (You're not the only philosopher in the family, Travistotle.) Glad you had such a good day. Thanks for sharing it with us. Love from Alex and Mamaw Wee.
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