Last night was our first meal on our own, and we had to brave China without out guide, Cindy (who we've been calling Cindy Lou Who. She's quite the chatty one.) We walked for a couple of blocks until we found a dumpling place, and then hilarity ensued. None of the wait staff spoke English, we obviously don't speak Chinese, so we ordered by pointed at the pictures and then it took us a couple of minutes to figure out how to express to them that Grandma needed a fork. She's trying with the chopsticks, but if western cutlurey weren't an option, she might starve.
Highlights from dinner included river shrimp with their heads still on, "pork bums" and a dumpling filled with some sort of seafood soup. Thank goodness there was fried rice for those of us (me) who don't eat seafood.
Today we're touring around Shanghai, and then tonight is our first glance at Sara. Apparently the Governator and Yao Ming will also be in attendence. Tim will finally not be the the tallest person in the room.
Grandma and I have been unable to get money out of an ATM, so Dad is playing his favorite role - Mr. Wallet. Want a trinket? Have to ask Dad. It's like being nine and at Seaworld all over again. It's the best kind of family vacation!
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Now you know that the next time you travel to Asia, Grandma needs to bring her own fork! Asia is BYOF. Ha! I slay me. Meg Marie, I miss emailing with you - without you, I got only like three emails today. And then I cried.
Someone misses Meg Marie? You mean besides Tim? We will say hello to the color at Center of Universe Thursday for you. Sounds like lots of adventures.
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