Guangzhou!!

Kerry here once again! Guangzhou was our final destination on our mainland China tour, and what a perfect way to end with a two day stay in Momo's hometown (or home-huge-ass city)! The four of us were picked up at the airport by Mr. Yang, Momo's dad. In chinese culture it is common for guests like ourselves to refer to Momo's parents as aunt and uncle instead of Mr. or Mrs. Additionally, married women keep their maiden name. Yang Siu Siu (Uncle Yang Momo's dad) and Lu Lai Li (Aunt Lu Momo's mom) took us out to a traditional chinese dinner where we also met Momo's grandparents (the cutest, sweetest couple!). Brit and I had no idea what to expect of this dinner, taking into consideration of both the cultural and language barriers, but dinner ended up being a humbling experience. Momo's family was so welcoming and made us feel right at home...in China! By the end of the night we truly felt part of their family: sitting around the living room enjoying tea and wine, watching a chinese dating show and engaging in conversation (courtesy of Momo and John). We were really lucky to have this experience :)

The following day the four of us set off to explore Guangzhou, the third largest city in China. The girls got our nails done and the four of us also adventured into an arcade... step aside Hampton Beach...this was absolutely insane. Children AND adults packed every game. Brit and I witnessed a middle-aged woman competing in a racing car game with racing glasses on and black leather gloves. We all rode in a virtual reality ride and also tried a favorite of John and Momo's arcade games, a drumming competition-ish game? Ill have to explain that one in person...

At this point Brit and I have had our fill of Chinese food...ALRIGHT alright...I have had my fill of Chinese food and beg John for something familiar. He takes us to...PIZZA HUT. Interestingly enough in China Pizza Hut is a sit down Italian dinner...thank youu God :) We headed back to Momo's house to hang with Lu Lai Li and Grandma and to catch the next episode of the dating show...and to teach them Rumy 500. Lu Lai Li and Momo school us at our own game and we head to bed to rest up for our train back to Hong Kong in the morning...