Rossi's in Luoyang

The Rossi's continue their travels!  Karen and Jackie made it safely to Boston last night.

"This morning, we headed out to Luoyang, so Zee could visit his nannies.  We found out that they moved into a new building a few months ago.  The building has 11 floors and is set up to take care of lots of children.  So many nannies were happy to see Zee.  They came from lots of different floors to say hi and look at pictures."  -Robbin

"Zee had lots of caching up to do with his with his nanny.  He asked lots of great questions and she shared some memories, too.  She used to take Zee to her house to play with her own son. Our visit was just about over and I knew Zee wanted a little more time so we invited her to dinner and she accepted.  She said she would bring her son, too."  -Robbin 

"After seeing the brand new building, we drove to the other side of town to see the old building where Zee lived for many years.  There was a gate across the entrance and we were so disappointed that we couldn't take a look inside.  Before we knew it, the gates started opening.  The man at the gate said we could go in."  -Robbin  

"Zee sat in the front yard for one more picture before we left.  He remembers playing with his friends there. The bus behind him was for the children went they took field trips."  -Robbin

"Later in the day we visited the Longmen Grottoes. We got to see many many Buddahs built into the mountains.  It was cool."  -Robbin

"We met Zee's nanny for dinner and we were so happy that she brought her son along.  He and Zee were buddies when they were younger and spent time together. He was so funny and nice and was glad to see Zee.  He spoke a little English, too...he actually called it Chinglish... he and his mom were so cheerful and fun.  Mr. Lee, our guide was there to translate for us.  Zee's nanny brought a photo album of pictures that she had of Zee and his friend from Luoyang.  They went through each photo reciting the names and where the children were."  -Robbin

"Zee fond the playroom where he used to play wit his friends. Ying Ying wanted to take a picture of Pikachu that they found on the wall."  -Robbin

"At the end of the evening, we had to be kicked out of our private room. We were there for a leisurely 3 hour dinner.  We talked about everything from music to politics to Calvin Klein underwear.  We heard that it cost 500 yuan for one pair of Calvin Kleins.  Ying Ying suggested that we send some underwear overseas... what an idea!  After we took our final photos, we said goodnight. It was a really great day for Zee."  -Robbin 

"This is a special nanny who took very good care of Zee when he was little.  She heard that we were coming and drove to Luoyang to see Zee.  She had retired a few months earlier.  I recognized her immediately because she was the nanny who brought Zee to meet me 10 years ago."  -Robbin