Noticings

I love being in China. It is the most awesome place I have ever been. These are some of the noticings we've made in the short time we've been here

• The local food is fantastic. Today for lunch I ate sauteed water lily root. It was awesome!
• Southeast China is very hot and humid this time of year. Miss Lucy has a horribly case of prickly heat that we are trying to cure, but it's a tough thing to do at this time of year. Our guide shared that the orphanages typically do not have air conditioning, and the Chinese believe that a warm baby makes for a healthy baby.
• The outpouring of support by the Chinese for the quake victims is awe inspiring. The T.V. stations have constant telethons to raise money for the quake victims.
• Chinese children learn English in primary school. Yesterday we went to a supermarket to` pick up diapers. We met many children in the store who absolutely loved practicing their English on us. Their English was impeccable and their manners were astonishing. I have never met such polite young children before.
• Chinese school children start their school day at 8:00 a.m. then go home for lunch at 11:30. They return to school after lunch and continue their studies until 4:00 or 4:30.
• Max is enjoying his role as big brother. He loves making Lucy laugh and takes very good care of her.