Since Bethany had an unexpected day off work (the city turned off the electricty near the plant, so she couldn't work) and we had a beautiful spring day, we decided to check out the Wuxi Zoo! We had heard from other expats that it is actually really nice, so we were trying to find a time to go!
Today was the perfect day - sunny and 60 degrees! The Zoo was pretty clean and wasn't too crowded, although I think several schools brought their kids on a field trip today. It was obvious that all of the kids were quite excited to get a chance to speak English! Of course this also meant that, at times, we felt like a zoo exhibit, but unfortunately it is starting to feel "normal". We will take a day of kids surrounding us as opposed to older ladies any day though! At least the kids don't touch Ava and yell at us for her not being dressed warm enough (let me tell you, these Chinese babies have to be sweating all of the time wearing snow suits when it's 50 degrees and sunny out)!
Anyway, Ava loved all of the animals and of course had to wave and say "hi" to them all! Overall, we had a wonderful morning at the zoo and are really glad we were able to fit it in!
What are you guys going to do when you don't have a crowd of people around you all the time back in the states!
ReplyDeleteRyan & I will be so relieved ... Ava will probably be confused why everyone doesn't stare and talk to her. She seems to like attention so who knows, maybe she'll be a celebrity one day! lol
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