College Bound...........

Today we set off on another adventure to the Hunan University. Part of the campus is the oldest university in China. The buildings are very beautiful and were built using no nails. This is a picture of Clara Beth in her favorite ride. I love having her like this. She just stares up into my eyes and smiles as we walk along and take in the sights of China. So far she's been the best thing I've seen!!

As we walked around the university we were the only Americans there. We are getting so used to being the center of attention. Here is a picture of us getting mobbed by the curious locals. They are just drawn to Clara Beth. It has to be because she is just so cute!! This time we almost didn't get away in time to catch up with our group. They left and Paul was ahead of me calling back for me to come on. Most all of the people are very friendly and very curious. They come up and just talk and talk, and I just smile and nod my head because I don't understand a thing they are saying. I could be agreeing to anythng and not even know it!!

Here we are in front of the Hunan University sign. Our facillitator, Richard said that maybe our girls could be exchange students here one day. I have a feeling Clara Beth's daddy will not let her venture this far away from us!!

This is a picture of a pineapple stand. They are everywhere. The pineapples are carved into various shapes. They look delicious but Richard warned us that our western tummies may not be ready for one of these. So we have to pass and just eat the pineapple off of the buffet at our hotel.

This is a picture of us across fom the entrance to the university. We are standing near the banks of a branch of the Yangtze River. I had hoped to see a least part of it. For those of you who love children's literature, the book "The Story of Ping" takes place here. I read it to my class every year. It's one of my favorites. After our outing we returned to the hotel and went to lunch with the King's at another 5 star hotel. The restaurant was very fancy with quite an assortment of interesting food. Land will have to tell you all the things he tried when he gets back home. That boy must have an iron stomach. After lunch, Kirby and I did a little shopping. I love the Chinese people, they are just my size. I can walk into a store and find pants that actually fit me!! Of course I had to make a few purchases. When we returned, Paul went to do paper work while we hung out in the room. Later we had dinner in the hotel with the whole group. Now it's time to turn in, because another night in Changsha has come to an end. By the way, did I say that I really love it here. Our whole experience so far has been great. I continue to be amazed by God's awesome power. Thanks for all the prayers for Anna Kayla, she arrived home safe and sound but says she really misses China. Who wouldn't. Until tomorrow.......Robin