We are here in Utah, finally, and are loving it here. Being away from here for awhile has really made us appreciate it even more and I have come to realize that Utah is the most beautiful place in the world. The mountains, blue sky, clean air, rivers, green trees...it is heaven to us. I tried to find a good picture to post but pictures just can't capture the real beauty of it all.
We left our home in China at 8:00 Sunday morning the 14th of June and 21 hours later arrived in Salt Lake City at 3:00 in the afternoon on Sunday the 14th of June. We were exhausted but were so excited to see Ranell and Mike waiting for us. They drove our suburban to the airport for us so that we could have a car right away. That's the only thing we really own anymore. The kids wanted Mexican food so bad and we promised them that we would stop at Taco Bell on the way home. That's not really Mexican food but good enough.
Jonny and Rachel had camps at BYU the next morning but we still had some errands to run and people to see before we could call it a night. Finally, 28 hours after leaving our beds in China we were able to sleep in a bed here in Utah. It took us a few days to adjust to the time difference. I woke up at 4:00 in the morning and finally around 5:00 decided to just get up and go to Walmart. That was so overwhelming to see all the choices of food and the quantity of it all. After a few days we were adjusted and on normal schedules.
I can't believe the amount of food people eat here. Every time we go out to a restaurant we are amazed at the portions that are served and to think that we used to eat that much. We have never felt so full and it really is not a comfortable feeling but it's nice to be here and enjoy all the American conveniences.
Now that we are able to post things on our blog I need to go back and put all our Guilin pictures up. Sorry it will be out of order but we couldn't put them on in China.
We love being back here and are enjoying every minute of it.
4 comments:
I'm excited to see you in a week too!! Glad you made it back ok. Utah is very beautiful and I love to VISIT but that is about all. Just too dang cold!
I heard from Karen Bunnell that you guys were back. She said Rachel hasn't stopped talking about how amazing China is. I hope we get to see you while you are here. Have fun being an American again!
Welcome home! Hope you have a wonderful time (sounds like you will).
The food thing was a little culture shock going back to America last month for us, too. Starting from the airport in Atlanta...all the fast food (there is very little fast food here) to portions. But it was nice to be home. Though we've lived here for 20 months now, America definitely still feels like home.
I love reading about all your experiences. Have fun in Utah!
Amy
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