The Grass lands and other Mongolian things!

Today was a really long day.  We left at 9 am for the Grasslands.  It was a long drive but it was worth seeing!  Bruce thought he was back in Montana looking for mule deer!  The area was mountainous and had short grass and it was a dry region.  We saw some yurts and stopped to visit a traditional Mongolian family and had something like tea there.  Zeke was cooperative and slept for some of the car ride. 

We had lunch at a Mongolian Hot Pot.  They bring a pot of boiling water to the table and set it on the center burner.  The pot is divided in half - one side is spicy the other side isn't.  We had finely sliced beef, noodles, sausage, and lettuce to dip into it.  You drop the food in and let it boil for a little and then you scoop it out and eat it!  It was pretty good.  Zeke started opening up a little at lunch time.  He actually was playing with his biscuit thing.  It was good to see him do something other than just sit there with a blank stare.  But it didn't last for very long. 

After eating lunch I needed to use the bathroom and for the first time since we arrived here I had to use a traditional Chinese toilet - a squaty potty!  I did master it and was greatful for that!  In touristy places they often have western style toilets like we are used to.

We then went to a Mongolian store.  They sold everything Mongolian - knifes, belts, wallets, Mongolian style clothing, etc.  We did buy Zeke a Mongolian style outfit just because.  Pictures of that some other day! 

We then went to a store to buy clothing to donate to Zeke's orphanage.  Finally it was time to head back home and I was very glad because I was exhausted and by now Zeke had had enough!  We took a nap, had supper and wandered around the hotel a little.  We skyped with our friends from our travel group and now are getting ready for bed! 

Tomorrow we do our paperwork to make the adoption legal. 

Prayer requests: Zeke continues to have a fever. 
    Rhonda continues to not be able to sleep