Tuesday was our visit to the wild animal park. That is a literal translation of the experience. For instance, Cole fed a live chicken to a tiger. (p.s. that was AWESOME!!) We saw bears, lions, pandas, black bears...all about 3 feet away from us behind a very rickety (if any) fence. We also saw the zoo animal show which included a goat walking a tightrope with a monkey on his back.....and a black bear standing on his hands twirling things on his feet. Apparently there is also a gig where a full size lion rides on the back of a not-full-sized horse....but, alas, it must have been the lion's day off. Great picture opportunities. Jack loved it...he babbled and talked and giggled and laughed all day long. Paul wore him in the baby carrier and he was perfectly content.
Food has been great. No one has been sick in the slightest. Last night Steve treated us to a traditional "hot pot" dinner (kind of like The Melting Pot in Portland??) Boiling broth at the table and you cook your own meat and vegetables with your own sauces. Really, really yummy.
Jack continues to be very active, but has adjusted so amazingly well. He already refers to me as Mama and Paul as Dada. He bonked his head on a table and immediately came to me for comfort so those are huge signs of bonding. We are so amazed at the Lord's blessing upon us. We continue to get more and more than we could ever ask for. This is truly an indescribable experience.....but we can't wait to describe every minute of it for all of you when we return to you!! Please continue to pray. Keep him from illness, continue to help him experience our love and bring all of us home safely.
We'll do our best to post at least once more this week while we have access.....it is likely we won't be able to post at all in Guangzhou next week.....computer online security has definitely been more of an issue than we anticipated. Love you all!!
