There were so many fun rides there, including this coaster that had the steepest drop in the world! This was the coaster that was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records I mentioned a few days ago, so being able to ride it was a rush in itself. Naturally, I wanted to be in the front row for the first time riding it, but the row was already full when our group went. Carmelo and I then decided to wait and ride it after the rest of my group did.
As Carmelo and I saw their cart approach the start again, we notice that their stunned faces and wind blown hair. This was enough proof that is was a wile ride. Also, the first thing Preston said as he got off the ride was that his phone fell out of his pocket. Seeing as how this coaster was incredibly tall and one of the longest ones I've seen, I thought the phone was absolutely done for. However, lucky for him, it fell out right at the beginning and it was caught in a net right below him. It had been raining all day before the drop, but it stopped magically after he dropped it. The staff retrieved it after some time, and he and his phone were reunited. I was so surprised first, that he got it back and second, that it worked just fine. It was a miracle.
The whole park experience was an interesting one, ranging from a huge downpour upon our arrival, mysterious beef burgers, a terrible lumberjack show with a bunch of life hating, white people (I mean, I'd probably hate my life too if my line of work was being a lumberjack in a Chinese amusement park and having to perform everyday, rain or shine), weird encounters with different group members, "oh heaven, you know what that's worth", and many more. It was a funny day, one to remember for sure, but overall a pretty good one.
After we were through with our adventures, sweet Carmelo drove Konner, Cameron, Brent, and I home to Kaiyin. I was so tired during the drive back, and I've learned that one of the only things to keep me awake in times like these is if I doodle. So, Carmelo offered up his arm to let me doodle on. I left him with a lovely wrist tattoo, and it was a bonus that he seemed to like it, so all was well.
We arrived back to Kaiyin, got some dinner, and I checked in for the night. I was so beat, the day was long and I hardly got any sleep the night before. I took a nap after dinner (which was a terrible idea) and then walked to the smoothie shop with Jenna to get our favorite cranberry yogurt smoothies. I really appreciate and love Jenna, and her willingness to walk and chat with me at any hour of the night. I've found that these walks have been the best therapy and times for me to organize my thoughts. I don't know what I would do without her here, she is truly one of the best friends I've ever had.
After we got back from our walk, the majority of the group left on an adventure, while I stayed back and chatted with Amanda. She, too, has made this trip an exceptional one. I am so blessed to have been surrounded with such wonderful people not only on this trip, but in my life as a whole. The friendships I've made here, both within my group and with some of the locals, will forever be so precious to me. They have all helped me grow as an individual and helped change and soften my heart on many things. I am so grateful for everyone and everything that's happened here, both good and bad, and for all the valuable lessons I've learned here and I can now apply to my life.
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