Asia's Largest Ocean Park
Today we wrapped things up
in a Bavarian barbecue joint.
Showing the Sea Life
Our purpose
today was vague so with the guidance of our guide we attended the Ocean
Park. In part, because Mary and I both enjoy wildlife and the process
of displaying it well. In part, because our guide has connections and
is very proud of this part of Dalian. His mother is the COE or president
and has worked for the park for 25 years. We gather that she may be highly
responsible for its development.
This park is a 
combination
of Disneyland, Sea World and the Oregon Aquarium. Denvy threw some darts
(amazingly close to the center of a spinning disc), Mary walked (mostly
fell) on water (we think she does anyhow) in a big trasparent plastic
bubble. She also coveted the ride in a sling down a very long cable across
the bay. We watched shows, examined exhibits, played with turtles and
waited for the day to pass.
After the park we were given several options for the next step and we chose a view of Walmart. While this super Walmart is different because of the different food products, much was the same in essense. The biggest observation was that it was underground and there was no visual signs aboveground.
Supper was a college hangout,
Bavarian imitation 
with
moderately representative costumes. Almost all other meals have been in
private dining rooms, but this was big, loud, busy, international in favor
and a great treat. The service was buffet with many different waiters
coming to the table and cutting off a small slice of about 8 different
meats from lamb to chicken to beef to duck to shrimp to hot bananas to
pork and tongue.
Good night.
