Sundays are really special for us now. It has become a very enjoyable, relaxing time that includes sleeping in, big breakfasts and family fun such as this outing in Century Park. Century Park is a huge beautiful park in the middle of the Pudong part of Shanghai, very much like Central Park in the middle of NYC. We rented this fun 6 person bike and rode all over the park. We got many stares from the locals (as we always do - big family, tall people, blond hair and a Chinese daughter). We took turns driving but a few at a time had to pedal hard to keep us going! There were some very interesting bush sculptures to gaze upon
. Our church service doesn't start until 3pm so we enjoy the earlier part of the day as a family and then head to church at Abundant Grace. It ends around 4:30 so we try to join in with another family or two for dinner afterwards. We have met some wonderful friends and are already feeling connected in at church. Some of the other things we have enjoyed doing on Sundays are going to the fitness center in our complex and playing badminton, squash, swimming or working out in the gym. Shopping at the bargaining mall where you can get a Prada purse for $10 or a game boy game for $3 is always fun. You should see the kids and how their bargaining skills have developed - they drive a hard bargain!
. Our church service doesn't start until 3pm so we enjoy the earlier part of the day as a family and then head to church at Abundant Grace. It ends around 4:30 so we try to join in with another family or two for dinner afterwards. We have met some wonderful friends and are already feeling connected in at church. Some of the other things we have enjoyed doing on Sundays are going to the fitness center in our complex and playing badminton, squash, swimming or working out in the gym. Shopping at the bargaining mall where you can get a Prada purse for $10 or a game boy game for $3 is always fun. You should see the kids and how their bargaining skills have developed - they drive a hard bargain!
7 comments:
Sue, it's so wonderful that you set up a blog for all of us to stay connected to you. It looks like everyone is adjusting just fine and that you're having some fun too! What a smart one that Stacia is, to set up the blog for you. I need to set up a photo blog for my Sociology class, maybe she can help me? I look forward to seeing more of your adventures. Take care and stay in touch. God Bless.
hi everyone - thanks for sharing your blog with us. R misses L but so far is enjoying 8th gr. tell L they won their first soccer game against SCS today: 6-0!
hey Lucas its Alex we won our second game today 4-3 against Franklin Rd. so now we are 2 & 0. The team misses u. I sat out some of the time because at Barakel i busted a tendon in my ankle so it still bothers me some times. (wish us luck we are facing Inter-City on Tuesday.)
Hi guys,
This is awesome! It does sound like you guys have adjusted well to life in China. We sure miss you! I will write more soon. I have to get some kids to bed.
Take care.
Pam Z :)
It’s so great to see your family enjoy Sundays in Shanghai. Also, good to know you’ve made some good connections in church of Pudong area already. I still remember when you were in Changsha, you pray before every meal, thank god for guiding you to adopt Elise, and Sue keep telling me that God gave you this wonderful dream of a China trip. Now, it’s not just a trip any more. Thanks a lot for sharing your blog with me. I sure will visit more often and see how you guys doing. Take care!
Great to see the Allen's in China! We certainly do miss you! The Grivas' would love to come and visit before you head back home!
Keep posting!
Sara G
Post a Comment