The Panda were cute, but Not as cute as Lillie!

We started our day with a wonderful breakfast, then were off to the Zoo to see the panda bears. We arrived, already sopping wet from the extreme humidity here in Chongqing! The pandas were cute...there were big ones and a baby, along with red pandas for us to see! They were all very cute. We then went to see an artist area where they explained the art of Chinese painting and calligraphy which was very interesting. Next, we were off to see the Old town area. Lillie fell asleep on the way, so she saw very little, but mom and I found it very interesting. There was a palace and Opera stages... all from 300 years ago, when Chongqing was actually the capital of China. (Chunking) Then it was off to Hot Pot, where there are pots simmering in the middle of your table and you put what you want into the broth and cook it. Then you fish it out and dip it in a sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce mixture. The restaurant "Americanized" our hot pot, so we had lots of noodles and muscle meats from animals we could identify. Typically, the hot pots will include intestines, tongue, and other parts of animals we don't usually eat here. I, for one, am glad they toned it down for us. I am also glad we experienced hot pot since Chongqing is the Hot Pot capital! We returned to the hotel and had time together in the evening to just play and enjoy each other's company. After dinner with Levi and family, we came back to the room for our nightly bath, which she loves...and off to bed. Each night sleep goes better...but boy can she wiggle around in the night! I love learning all the little things about her personality...and am glad to report that she now seems to understand that MaMa is Me! She is also getting braver with others and even let Cathy our guide hold her a minute...but only if she could see me and mom while she did! Can't wait to share more. Tomorrow we are off the the Three Gorges Dam Museum!