Thursday, January
7, 2010
Today we went to this amazing village about an hour and 1/2 from
the city. There were 3 families on this journey of wonder. The
place was so rural there were times we didn't see another car
for miles. And we had to go over a "ferry" over the river. But
don't let that fool you. The roads fit about a car and a half
and we were on a bus, and whenever we DID pass another car or
bus, truck, person or cow, it cause mild heart attacks. The fact
that we were not in the city did not make riding a vehicle any
safer. But enough about the fact that we continue to trust these
people with our lives.
We went to this village that s 400 years old, but people still
live there. Like it was 400 years ago. And not for show. Real
life. It was wild to see little old ladies squatting down for
hours, sewing. I would have not been able to get up.
They seemed to look at our children and understand. And accept.
These people are not affected by much. They survive. This is her
country and I want to remember this for her. Remember the little
boy in the doorway looking at us in wonder, as he had probably
never seen such an odd looking people. Remember the little old
woman who sold shoes she was making right there and then, for a
dollar and 50 cents. Remember the elderly men sitting playing
games, watching life go by. These are her people. They are her
heart.
After we got home, Jim & Valerie (Imerie's parents from Georgia)
took us to the market they found. It was so cool. We bought
cookies & raisins. Samuel & Elena were happy. And then we went
to Pizza Hut. Elena had her first taste of soda, and she was not
impressed. She thought it was funny, and made John drink it so
she could laugh at him. I think it made her mouth feel funny and
she wanted him to experience it too.
And she had her first bath!!! My mom gave her a bath and
shockingly, she liked it. She doesn't like much change right
now.
Tomorrow we leave from Guangzhou. The last 1/2 of the trip. But
first we go to the Nanning Museum. I love museums. We will see
if it lives up.
Quote of the Day:
Sara, the guide when asked if people need a
license to drive "Oh yes! And you have to take classes for
months before you can try for the test! And you have to renew
every year." SHOCKER. |
The "ferry" that took us across
My mom and Samuel in the village
Samuel and I in the village steps
Little boy who thought we were odd |
