Today was a really fun day out. We went to a Wildlife Park/ Safari. The first part was a tram ride around a large area full of different animals that took about an hour. These photos were taken with a point and shoot camera, so you can envision how close we actually were to the animals. We visited this same park back in 2008. It was just as nice this time as then. It was also just as HOT! Did I say it was HOT? and the humidity was about 98%. It is actually more humid here than in Houston if that is possible.
But totally worth it.
After the earthquake in Chengdu a few years ago they moved many of the Pandas to this area. There were at least 12 pandas on exhibit. Their habitats are very nicely done and they pandas were very active.
Here's Johanna playing with a bamboo shoot just like the Pandas. Although she was more like a Marsupial today by riding in the Baby Bjorn.
This is sight I've never seen before. Monkeys swimming in a pond. They were having the best time. Kaylee and Trent really wanted to join them.
We met up with a family from Indiana that was adopting this beautiful young lady. Her American name will be LizzieMae and she was just delightful. She and Kaylee got along nicely. Before we left the park she asked for a photo with Johanna.
Just a few more days to go. I counted up clean outfits tonights and did the last of my "washing out in the sink laundry." Can't wait to get home to the washing machine. David is looking forward to the ice maker!
Tomorrow is a big day for Johanna, she will become an American Citizen at 8:30am. Thank you all for your prayers. We can truly feel and see the results of those prayers. This has been an amazingly wonderful trip.
7 comments:
Hey Wallings!!!! Sounds like you had a great time. The trip looked unbelievable. Monkeys in the pond..... don't see that everyday. Was that a Chinese popcorn machine??? I couldn't read it. And tomorrow you guys are going to bring her to be an American citizen. How exciting!!! The best of luck for you.
Lex Unwin
WOW! Everything looks so beautiful! Very impressive shots of the bear and the hippo! ... I loved the last picture of the girl holding Johanna... it made me feel so many things inside I can't even put it into words... I wonder what she thinks about and feels like... being adopted older... I wonder what she thinks about Johanna... I am sure she knows Johanna is blessed :)
anyway... we miss you here! Looking forward to seeing all of you! Hugs!
Hi guys it sounds like you are having a great day. How much fun would it be to see monkeys swimming in a pool!!!! I would have wanted to jump in there too if it was 98% humidity!! I also thought the shot of Johanna holding bamboo was really cute. Words can't explain how excited I am for Johanna to become an American citizen too. We are all praying for you.
Best of Luck,
Emma Engelage
i can't believe that you all didn't let our little monkeys get in there to play with them. That would have been SOMETHING to talk about.
Nana
Oh what fun and amazing things you all are enjoying. Cannot hardly wait to hear from Kaylee and Trent their best highlights. Hugs, and see you all soon.
Loved the select popping bean from America. So Chinese.(: We'll have to check out the animal park when we go over. Looks fun!
-Julie
I wish I had a little sister like Johanna she is so cute. Happy late Birthday Mia! congratulation
from cali
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