Zoo-tacular!!

Author: Cason
Location: China
Hi everyone! Its Sammie and Cason ;)
(Well actually only Sammie doing the writing, Cason just makes sure she spells her words right)
Today, we are going to Xian for a few days so we wanted to fill you in before we left!
Yesterday, we went to the zoo to see all the animals and show Pierre his relatives! Pierre got a lot of action at the zebra and llama cage. Pierre seemed very happy to get out of the apartment and explore the real world! The Giant Pandas were really cute; they looked kind of fat. Then we went to the elephant cage and observed the extremely large excrement of the elephants. When we went to the reptile room, the second floor was closed because their giant python was missing. Dont worry parents, we are 50% sure he didnt come back with us on the bus. After this came dinner back at Suzies (which fyi is actually Yao Restaurant), followed by a spectacular massage at a nearby massage parlor. (Note: This was not that type of 'massage parlor," dont worry, we checked--it didnt have the pink lights.) Most of the group got the 1 hour Chinese foot massage and a few others got a full body massage in addition (a very good choice, given the total cost was just over $15). We came back to the apartment and watched a movie before falling asleep in a state of utter relaxation (except for Emily who was in a ton of pain after her Step Back massage when the masseuses walk on your back). This morning we all woke up and noticed that Emilys eye was swollen from some unknown cause. We all ate breakfast and Brent didnt show up for our daily sino-toid and sino-truth so we left for the kids early. Emily is currently doing yoga in the aparment, and the two Red Proletariats are sweeping the floor. Wen is working on her computer on Tibetan stuff, and Lanier and I are writing this blog. Later today we pack up and leave for a weekend away--a Chinese vacation!--to Xian. Were taking the overnight train which should be an interesting experience. Pierre is staying at home to look over the house. We probably wont be able to update you for a few days, but you can all rest assured that we are having an amazing time here!
Love,
Cason (and Sammie) (and Lanier)
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