I'm sitting in Highlands Coffee, eating Vietnamese coffee cheesecake while Ray feeds Loc coconut ice cream.
We've had an exhausting day. I think I finally got the hang of bargaining and got some incredible deals today. We did a couple trips out to the lake and shopping districts, then an afternoon at the pool. Poor Loc is totally off his schedule, but since we're starting a 23-hour trip tomorrow morning, maybe it's for the best.
We were going to try to go to a water puppet show today, but we got to the theatre and the next show was in 90 minutes, and it was just too hot to wait. So, we made our way back to the pool and hung out there.
One thing I haven't mentioned is how we feel like celebrities every time we're out. Not only do we get stared at, but people come up to us constantly and want to touch Loc or hold him. They even kiss him sometimes,and they always talk to him in Vietnamese and are delighted when he responds with a smile. They always ask if he's Vietnamese, and how old is, and where we're from. And then they usually express gratitude for our adopting a Vietnamese child, or they tell us how lucky Loc is and wish us much happiness and good fortune.
This especially happens in restaurants, where we spend a lot of our time. No eye-rolling of "Oh crap, they brought a child in here." Instead, they bend over backwards for us and sometimes even want to play with Loc or hold him while we eat. And the other customers all smile at us and wave. This is not like America. Tonight at this fabulous Vietnamese restaurant Loc was sleeping in his stroller, and I thought the waitstaff was going to wake him up, they kept wanting to touch him and pinch his cheeks.
So head's up, everyone. This is the kind of attention he has come to expect. Please do your best to continue his perception that he's a celebrity.
Ha ha.
Anyways, don't know if I'll write another blog entry in the morning before we leave, but I'll try to check in from the Taipei airport. And then we'll be HOME, and you'll all get to meet this amazing little boy.
Love to all, and see you soon!!
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We gots his Natty Boh and crabs waitin for 'im, hon!
Celebrity, omg are you kidding, that kid is going to get sooo much attetion when he gets home from everybody, ecspecially grandma-he's not gonna know what to do with his self. Well yeah he will he'll love it, just as much as we will. You guys have safe travels and be careful. Cant Wait! Love to all!
Glad you are on your way back! I give you a call next Saturday after I get back from Nigeria. THings are the same here - I need to run my purse through a metal detector upon entering the lobby! Hope to shop for that drum tomorrow! Aunt Melon
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