Today's Activities

Just got back from the variety show at the "farm". The farm was actually a beautiful resort with and assortment of activities and sights. First we saw the much talked about Pig Dive which was quite comical. Eight or so pigs ran up a ramp and reluctantly jumped off a five foot jump into the water below. It lived up to its billing and reviews! Then we saw a few farm animals before we arrived at the cock fight which was less than interesting. The cocks were almost featherless and looked worn out --- well who wouldn’t be if you were pecked on all day long!! Watched for a few seconds and kept Chloe’s eyes distracted on other things – not exactly a kid’s show. Afterward we had dinner in an air conditioned challenged restaurant. The spread was spectacular -- but of course due to peanut oil I had to pass and “feasted” on a bowl of rice, tasty bok choy and lots of beer. Then came the grand finale…the “variety show” which was interesting but way too loud. I had to cover Chloe’s ears so her eardrums did not burst. There were amazing acrobats, a disco magician, a man who balanced and tossed heavy planters of all things (now who would think up such a thing would actually entertain anyone is beyond me) To top it off the emcee who looked like a wanna be superstar began singing songs in Chinese at the top of his lungs kinds sounded like rap and roosters who had been in too many cock fights. Chloe didn’t like it so it gave me a reason to rescue our eardrums and take a walk. In the morning all the 38 families went to Shaiman Island got passport photos of our kids and the mandatory medical check up. Chloe weights 16 lbs and the doctors gave her a clean report. After the check-up went shopping with our new friends Marnia, Bob and Bobby. Boy was it hot and humid. Though it was a bit uncomfortable, Chloe was a gem. She is such an easy baby. I bought 8 pair of adorable leather squeaky shoes and a few outfits -- very cute and great prices. Went home and showered for the group outing at the farm. All this activity and the sticky weather exhausts me.