Ok, I tried to give an update, but she decided we needed to go out and be seen in public together. She is totally blown away by how people stare at me and how little kids react. She does however make sure she has hold of my arm and stares down any women that I believe she deems a threat. In particular any women who smile at me.
I am unfortunately back in the states. She was happy when I called as soon as I got home. I am proud to say the conversation, while short, was entirely in Chinese. Only one sentence I didn't understand and she giggled after it. So probably not a bad thing. That last night in Handan, her and mama stuffed me to the bloating point with Kaoya, beer and noodles. We went out to Long Hu Park. Before dinner, mama wanted pictures in Congtai, in particular where another picture was taken, but mama is a better photographer than the previous picture from Congtai. I'm processing the pictures to upload a couple of them for you here. She kept squinting and/or closing her eyes when I wanted to take a picture. I will also post a scan of the picture her mama insisted upon getting. I have been claimed by more than just my beautiful Si Yuan. I believe I now have a Chinese mama...
The good-bye was teary-eyed for both of us. Most of all, I cannot wait for August 26, my next trip. I cannot wait to arrive in China and find myself in her arms and gazing into her eyes again
I'm looking into a tourist visa for her here. I know the US government is looking at loosening tourist visas and I also know there are sponsor protocols for tourist visas and mama has said the wedding will be in China. So I think if the proper sponsorship information is handled, I am confident I can handle that here and mama writes a letter stating her little girl is forbidden from marriage in the states and must return home to plan her wedding in China, it should go alright. She and I both want her to meet my parents on my parents terms, that would be here. We've talked it over and Christmas, as far off as that is, seems like the best shot, because it gives us time to make the arrangements for the visa.
I will load pictures for you guys/blokes/chaps later tonight, as for now, back to the grind. I've some work to take care of.
for now
later,
Lloyd
