7
Mar

From the Mainland to Hong Kong

We did a bit of poking around this a.m. and hit a dead end in the information we had been pursuing.  Not to worry though.  Grace was able to watch it all unfold and although it was tough, it was good as she was able to grasp more of what we have been talking about.  God does work all things for good.

We really enjoyed our time in Zhongshan, but the ferry ride was really interesting.  Samuel was fighting sea sickness (even with the Gravol I gave him), but he’s such a trooper that he managed to doze off for the last half of the trip.  I took a bunch of photos through a murky window, but I couldn’t help myself as it was so interesting approaching HK from the water.  As we left Zhongshan the water (from the industrial area run off, I’m guessing) was so brown and riddled with bits of garbage.  As we entered the waters near HK the water became blue green and clean looking.  Such a contrast! 

We laughed at the way they managed to cram all of us and our 12 bags plus 9 carry ons into 2 taxis! Saved us money and gave us a laugh too.  And yes, we’ve bought some luggage along the way since my initial rejoicing and gloating.  🙂

HK Disneyland is everything good anyone has claimed it was.  Our rooms face the ocean and are on top of the hotel.  We overlook the lawns, palm trees, pool and the ocean.  Absolutely amazing!  And our kids?  The highlight of the night was finding a real children’s playground outside!  They love the excerise areas in China, but they’ve been missing the kiddie playgrounds too.  We also ate at the Chef Mickey buffet tonight.  So many choices and a chocolate fondue too.  😉

Tomorrow we play HK tourist.  The next day we do Disney. 

You can visibly see the kids relaxing.  The kids were excited to watch Pleasant Goat in the lobby on the Disney channel and I think it finally hit them that we were in Disney when they began to look around notice all the character themed things.  i.e. Grace in the guest room hallway: {Gasp!}  It’s Cinderella! (on a poster) 

It’s been a pressure filled trip in many ways.  So many amazing things, but very emotion packed for everyone too.

Comments

  1. i’m so happy for all of you! I’m forwarning you, that once you’re home and settled and post jetlag, that I so want to call to talk about your ‘uncovering’.

    cheers!
    roberta!

  2. Enjoy your time exploring Hong Kong and in Disney, Cory and I are already talking about taking the girls there in a few years!

  3. Thanks for sharing your journey. Sounds like such an amazing trip. Truly an answer to prayer. Can’t wait to meet Samuel.

  4. I know you must be home by now??!! I sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful time in HK and at HK Disney!! Hope you have safe travels home!!

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