Dear Friends and Family,
We completed our official business here with our consulate appt. and swearing in. Phillip entertained many of the children while we were at the consulate. Several parents asked how much he charged for babysitting. He has been genuinely excited and has rehearsed our itinerary for the travel back to Spokane repeatedly. Phillip knows no strangers.
He has made friends with an adorable little boy named Lei Lei. He gave Lei Lei one of his toys when we went on a dinner cruise tonight. He is really good with little ones.
We walked to a Mexican restaurant called Tékila for lunch. We were wary because even fast food chains like Pizza Hut don't have menus that we're used to. The food at Tékila was authentic Mexican; a welcome change for us!
Tomorrow we leave for Honk Kong. We'll just be there overnight and then we fly back HOME Thursday! We are so looking forward to getting Phillip home and to introducing him to you all!
See you soon!
KKPB&J
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Ode to Guangzhou: A Poetic Tribute to Our Current Location
Today I arose in Guangzhou,
It's a fabulous city, you know,
I gazed out the window and what did I see?
A cascading waterfall roaring for me!
After a long harried flight,
And difficult travel last night,
Our breakfast was YUMMY!
So good in my tummy!
A true gastronomic delight!
This hotel is extravagant, really!
In fact, we kinda feel silly.
These are such ritzy folks,
And they don't get our jokes,
We're the Clampitts, the Guangzhou Hillbillies.
This evening we all hit the street,
To find something yummy to eat.
We found Pizza Hut,
And we all filled our guts.
Now it is time to sleep! HEY!
By: Joni, Brittany, and Kyle. The product of sleep deprivation, stress, and excitement :)
It's a fabulous city, you know,
I gazed out the window and what did I see?
A cascading waterfall roaring for me!
After a long harried flight,
And difficult travel last night,
Our breakfast was YUMMY!
So good in my tummy!
A true gastronomic delight!
This hotel is extravagant, really!
In fact, we kinda feel silly.
These are such ritzy folks,
And they don't get our jokes,
We're the Clampitts, the Guangzhou Hillbillies.
This evening we all hit the street,
To find something yummy to eat.
We found Pizza Hut,
And we all filled our guts.
Now it is time to sleep! HEY!
By: Joni, Brittany, and Kyle. The product of sleep deprivation, stress, and excitement :)
Thursday, August 2, 2012
A bit of a rough day...
Dear Friends and Family,
Thx so much for lifting us up. We went to a pagoda and to a market where you could bargain for goods today. Phillip didn't enjoy the trip out. It was hot and humid so he was not in the best mood . Again, Brit and our guide waited with Phillip when areas were inaccessible for the wheelchair. When we got home, Phillip and Kyle watched a video while we waited to receive some official paperwork. After our guide brought it, we walked a long distance to an area where we could eat and have ice cream. Karl and Kyle had to carry Phillip and push his wheelchair up awkward stairlike ramps on the way. The elevators in the mall weren't working. On the way back, we had to walk in the street because there was no room on the sidewalk for the wheelchair because cars were parked on it. We ended up having to cross a very busy uncontrolled intersection in the dark. (Those of you that have been here probably understand this best...) Although it was a rough day, it just makes all the more eager to get Phillip home where mobility will be much easier for him and where we hope he will experience less stares (and stairs, ha).
We ended our evening by taking Phillip swimming in the hotel pool which he LOVES! He is getting the arm motion down and can get around much better. The lady who hands out towels at the pool is quick to put a towel on his chair when Karl or Kyle lift him out. That compassion was a cup of cool water for us this evening.
We hope that you are doing well and we will be eager to hear what you have been up to when we get back!
Joni
Thx so much for lifting us up. We went to a pagoda and to a market where you could bargain for goods today. Phillip didn't enjoy the trip out. It was hot and humid so he was not in the best mood . Again, Brit and our guide waited with Phillip when areas were inaccessible for the wheelchair. When we got home, Phillip and Kyle watched a video while we waited to receive some official paperwork. After our guide brought it, we walked a long distance to an area where we could eat and have ice cream. Karl and Kyle had to carry Phillip and push his wheelchair up awkward stairlike ramps on the way. The elevators in the mall weren't working. On the way back, we had to walk in the street because there was no room on the sidewalk for the wheelchair because cars were parked on it. We ended up having to cross a very busy uncontrolled intersection in the dark. (Those of you that have been here probably understand this best...) Although it was a rough day, it just makes all the more eager to get Phillip home where mobility will be much easier for him and where we hope he will experience less stares (and stairs, ha).
We ended our evening by taking Phillip swimming in the hotel pool which he LOVES! He is getting the arm motion down and can get around much better. The lady who hands out towels at the pool is quick to put a towel on his chair when Karl or Kyle lift him out. That compassion was a cup of cool water for us this evening.
We hope that you are doing well and we will be eager to hear what you have been up to when we get back!
Joni
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