I have never spent Thanksgiving in another country before. It was a little wierd because it was Thanksgiving but it didnt really feel like it because we didnt do any of the normal things that we do on Thanksgiving; No cinnamon rolls for breakfast, no football in the backyard witht the Arnolds, no Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade, no cooking in the kitchen, no little kiddos running around our house. It has been a little strange but I am so thankful that some of my family was here with me in China to celebrate the day. We had a good breakfast here in the hotel, then went to the botanical gardens which was absolubely incredible! Oh my goodness it was breathtaking. I loved every minute of it. This afternoon we took a drive around the island and saw the beach, scenery, statues, and other cool stuff to see here in Xiamen.
Tonight for dinner we went to a restaurant called The House. It was so good. I had Chesse and spinach raviollie in a butter garlic sauce with Chocolate Molton Cake for dessert. AMAZING!!!
The past couple of days we have just been hanging out. I have been showing them around Xiamen, the campus, the places where I shop and eat. Yesterday we went to Gulongyu Island which is about a 10 min ferry ride from Xiamen. We did some shopping there and hit up McDonalds for dinner which is always a personal favorite of mine.
At the beach right by campus
The view of Xiamen from Gulongyu Island
Dinner at McDonalds
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that you have a great day with your family and friends. I am so thankful for each one of you and love you all dearly.
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