Our Hope: Red Ink and Panda World


Tuesday, July 30th:
Monday night we ventured out to a local Chinese restaurant.  We had rice and 
Jeff ordered some beef something similar to Mongolian beef at home.  Chloe had 6 
bowls of rice! I finally told Jeff we would have to cut her off after that 
because I didn't want to see it again.  They were small bowls, like a small 
dessert bowl, but still I thought that was a lot for her little body.  We walked 
the streets and when in to some shops and then headed back to the hotel.  The 
heat (even though I was warned about it) is like no other.  The humidity is 
terrible and practically unbearable.  Poor Chloe was soaking wet she was so hot.  
We got back to the hotel, gave her a bath and played for awhile and then she 
climbed into her bed on her own and went to sleep.  She is a great sleeper!  

This morning we met our guide at 9:30 and headed to Panda World.  Hot it was but 
we saw some pandas and then watched a little show where they had  red pandas 
doing different tricks.  Chloe seemed to enjoy the show and her lollipop that we 
gave her!  :) We left there and headed back to a supermarket to purchase some 
more water and noodles for Chloe.  We drank 8 bottles of water yesterday alone.  
I can't get enough water.  
Now we are back in our room and plan on resting for awhile and COOL off!  We are 
going to attempt the pool later this afternoon and then venture out later 
tonight for a walk in the park.  Chloe has adjusted amazingly well.  She can't 
talk but understands a lot of what we say, and even chooses to ignore us when it 
is convenient for her, but what 6 year old doesn't have selected hearing? :) 
We know so many of you are continuing to pray for us... and it makes such a 
difference! Keep them coming!:) 
Much love to all~
Jeff & Katie