Traveling the World

After seeing the pandas in their natural habitat for several minutes, I got in line and waited for what seemed like forever. As the clock struck 9:30am, they opened the doors and we rushed in. They put robes on us and asked us to wait. Several minutes later, I’m sitting down on the bench with my heart racing, when I see the door open and a big ol’ Panda bear squirming about in the arms of a caretaker. They gently lay it on my lap, and wow it’s heavy! My guess is it weighed about 45 pounds (22kg)!

One of the other people waiting to play with the panda asked how heavy it was, to which I replied “about 45 pounds, but that’s nothing because my girlfriend weighs twice that and I’ve had no problems with her!” The Panda was insanely cute, and I hugged it. It sniffed my face, as if trying to kiss me hello. It felt so good to tick off one of my things to do in life, but at the same time I was a bit scared because they have been known to get aggressive for no reason. Just last year, an idiot climbed into a Panda habitat to “pet” it, and got mauled to death.

Sorry to end this post on a bad note, but it’s the truth! In reality, these Pandas are very docile and loving, but one thing we should all learn is never to enter THEIR habitat, always let them enter YOURS. I hope you have the opportunity to come to China and hold these majestic creatures, even if it DOES cost 1000rmb for 2 minutes ($145).