Buddhist Temple and Park

This morning we toured a Buddhist Temple. It was beautiful architecture and an important part of the Chinese culture, but I have to say that it was sad to see so many lost people bowing down at feet of Buddha instead of at the feet of Jesus. Our guide said that 80 percent of people in China are Buddhist. We saw the largest Buddha in China. It was huge! Levi told the guide that he was worried the statue would fall down. :)

Levi was very good at the temple. He walked along looking at everything and was quiet. Then, our guide took us to a children's park. Levi had a great time riding in the bumper cars with Daddy. It was hilarious to see Rich try to get in one of those cars. The adult Chinese people--like our guide--had no problem squeezing in--but us big Americans had a little more trouble. ha!! Rich looked like he was in a clown car. :) See pictures. Levi got on the trampoline, but was too scared to jump. He also rode a little train, but after going around and around several times, he began to panic and asked in a pleading voice to get him off. :) Thankfully our guide was with us to help us understand what he was saying. Although, I knew he wanted off the train. Some facial expressions are universal! :) The language barrier is at times very frustrating for us as well as for Levi. It is difficult to not understand him or to not be able to explain things to him. We use a lot of sign language and pantomime when talking. It is like playing charades some days. :)

Levi is taking a nap, so I am going to go rest as well.

More later.....