China Day 5/6
Yesterday and today at the factory we worked on finishing up the sculpting process and continued working on the painting. Here are the talented painters that I adore. They have put up with me for several years now pointing and using all kinds of charades trying to communicate what I need done. Sometimes totally "getting" what I'm saying and other times not!
Noodles for lunch! Quite yummy and spicy! Just how I like it! SPICY!
Went to a city called Chang An and visited a print factory. They do all kinds of journals, packaging, calendars and greeting cards. I love visiting factories! As a kid I was a huge fan of the segment on Mr. Rogers when he went into factories and businesses to show how things were made. It was always my favorite part.
For dinner last night we went to a "nice fish place" on a lake. Here, at night, on a lake... means one thing! HORDS of mosquitos! The blood suckers were sticking to the table cloth when we sat down. Today I look like I have a disease of sorts I have so many red bumps all over my body!
During dinner I was served fish head, eyeball and all I tell you! As I was removing the eyeball the gooey stuff inside drained into the rest of my food. I'm not a picky eater but I am pretty sensitive to slimy textures. I had to talk myself through the rest of the meal!
I finally finished Kite Runner. It's one of those books that at times you have a hard time reading. A book that you continue reflecting on even after you've put it down. Very insightful!
I'm missing home and many of the comforts of home but getting on my computer and seeing all of your kindness warms my heart and makes me feel a little less sad. Thank you!
those noodles look awesome! great job on the run - you are so committed. thanks for sharing on china - so interesting. see you soon!
Posted by: meleea | May 04, 2008 at 04:48 PM
oh my gosh I want to see the pics of your "disease" ridden face!! There is NO way I could've eaten that meal after fish eyeball juice drained all over it!! You are a better woman than I!
Posted by: Shannon | May 04, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Okay, make that two things - mosquitoes and fishy slimy eyeballs! Oh, my! The spicy noodles DO look yummy though. :)
Posted by: Deb | May 05, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Ain't NO WAY... I would of eaten that!! YUCK !
Posted by: Patty W | May 05, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Aaah Kite Runner. Good Book. I want to see the movie now that I've read the book, but I've heard that it is kind of disappointing. I think that's always the case, though. Only a few more days 'til you're home. You better call me for another run!
Posted by: Nicci wollam | May 05, 2008 at 05:42 PM
ohh hurray! it's still may 12th right?
i am caugh up on all your China posts.....
were you in the area of the earthquake??
Posted by: trish | May 12, 2008 at 09:57 PM
I forgot that I was going to tell you that I loved that book , and the movie was good too!!
Posted by: trish | May 12, 2008 at 09:58 PM