After all the Shenyang joy, it was time to move on to the next stage of the journey, Bian's Dalian home.
Although staying in Dalian little more than a day, the trio still had time to take in several pretty sights and wonderous views. It was also the place where Dave got to cross off another of his things to do list, right next to his newly crossed off Skiing entry. The trio went Ice Skating.
Jean kept tight hold of the sides the entire time, Dave "let go" but stayed very very close, taking a much needed grab from time to time and Bian whizzed round without a care in the world, despite constant falls adding to his ever increasing head lump. All three had a great time, although after a while the shoes started to hurt Dave almost as much as a pair of high heals.
The day after that the trio became a duet and Dave and Jean where on another plane, flying south for the winter. Bian stayed behind with his mum and stepdad.
Speaking of Bian's parents, Dave hoped they knew how much he appreciated everything they had done. Not only had they put Dave and Jean, pretty much two complete strangers, up with a place to stay for over a week, but they had also took the time out to personally take the trio to all the places of interest mentioned in both Shenyang and Dalian, despite not actually joining in the fun for most of it. In comparison, some people in England complained when they had family over for a day at Christmas.
It was nice of them.
3 comments:
Hi to all adventure-seekers! I am glad that you are enjoyin your holiday. You two went ice-skating! Lucky you! I wish I could do the same but the winter here is abnormally hot. I saw a guy sunbathing 2 days ago and the only snow we had was the one with rain on + 0 temperatures so it turned into dirt straight away.
Yes, i think it is amazing how hospitable are some people in the non-Western countries (for fairness i must say not always but generally they are). I dont know why. Maybe in the rich countries it is a money syndrome that makes people forget about family values. Lol, didnt mean to start a new argument - i am just really glad that you were looked after in Bien's place.
And as I have already said before -make sure you put on less weight then Jeannie does :->
Wow ! How long are you staying in China ?? U are so lucky ! I came back last sunday, adn I already miss the Philippines so much ! Enjoy your holidays, and see you very soon. :) Mireille
Really feel for Bien, i hate it when people stay over.
I'm kidding, i'm kidding. All the best guys, best wishes to Bien hope he has a great new year, enjoy yourselves. Best wishes to Jean's family
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