Traveling Already!

Last Sunday Diana took us on an unexpected trip to Huanggang, which is a city about an hour drive from where we live.  When I say unexpected, I mean we thought we were going to dinner and to have a visit (as Diana says, which usually means just to talk) and next thing we know we are driving out of the toll gates of our city very confused. I guess she really meant a visit this time. It turned out we were going to see a famous general’s home named Lin Biao and to see the Dongpo Red Cliff.  We, of course, didn’t know about either one of these things, but apparently both are very famous here in China.

Diana’s husband and daughter came as well.  This is Diana’s daughter.  Her English name is Flora.  We brought her back a princess outfit from America, so she is wearing the crown.

In front of the general’s home with Diana, Flora and her husband.

Some other friends who joined in on our trip.

This gal loves a camera!

About to go to Dongpo Red Cliff park with Diana’s family and friends.  It rained early that day, so Lesley and I are sporting our China rain boots!  Looking cool...in our defense, we had no idea we were going to another city or we probably would have left the boots at home.

The park was really beautiful!

Told you she loves it!

Next to the Red Cliff with Flora.

What a cute family picture!

All of these characters were carved in stone.  The big one means to have a long life!

A picture of the actual Red Cliff.

At the park, there were many rides and games for children.  Flora was all about it!  She really wanted to do the bungee cord trampoline one, but then got scared once she was all hooked up and didn’t want to fly very high! Haha  

After the park, we headed to try a famous snack known to this city that Diana loves…it was black tofu and potatoes covered in a red sauce.  At first, Lesley and I were skeptical, but it really wasn’t that bad.  I preferred the potatoes over the tofu.  Go figure!

This girl just keeps getting sassier.  She continuously wanted to pose for my camera!

Flora took this gem of a picture...up close and personal. 

After getting a snack, we headed for dinner.  Yes, I know all we do is eat!  The dinner was actually delicious.  In Huanggang, they use different spices to season their food and I loved it!  It was much tastier than the spices in Huangshi.