More in Xian

They were off to the panda research center to see, and learn about, the pandas.  Karen said the kids were very excited to hold a baby panda.  (I suspect Karen and Robbin are equally excited!)  We've determined it's taking quite some time for the photos to actually get to me, so I'm just posting as I receive.  Last I heard from Karen - they are all having the time of their lives!

Xian Tang Dynasty Dinner Show

China's Adam and Eve - "Art showing husband and wife, and/or brother and sister.  Snake body denotes good and evil in all of us."  -Karen

Local art depicting three generations

Local art from farmers

Sherry (Xian guide) with Jack and Ying Ying

Calligraphy class at local art gallery

Lunch at famous, award winning, Dumplings (different shapes, sizes, and flavors)

Beautiful bamboo in park

"Fun at the park.  The kids went on bumper cars.  Ying Ying couldn't get hers going, but managed in the end.  Thats our guide, Kevin in the front right, enjoying the ride, too.  We had a relaxing morning." -Robbin

(repeat photo, but Robbin's comment is too good to not repost photo)  "Karen and some of the others enjoyed an ear cleaning and massage in the park. It was an experience...hopefully, now, some of the kids will be better at listening!" -Robbin

"Tian and Kevin having fun at the front of the roller coaster. The others sat behind." -Robbin

Ying Ying with lollipop

"Jackie and Ying Ying ate delicious candy in the park.  A woman created the pops on the spot.  They spin to see what kind of animal they would get...jackie was spun the lucky dragon and got a big pop!  Mmmmm...sugar!" -Robbin

"The bamboo park was beautiful.  Bamboo growing wild everywhere. The stalks are gigantic." -Robbin

"Waiting in the hotel before we start a nice day in Cheng du. Ying Ying, Jackie and Zee are always ready on time...hmm who's missing?" -Robbin