We arrived in Dogguan on Monday afternoon. This town is a moderate size and has a Wal*Mart.
That's right. . . there's Wal*Mart in China. In fact, they are celebrating ten years in of Wal*Mart in China.
I wish I could tell you that China isn't a horrible country, or that it's nothing like you think Communism would be like. . . but it is. Some of these people are desperate, and it makes this country unsafe. One of our cast members was mugged on the way home from work the other night. She was even walking with others. Some guy just walked up and ripped her jewelry off and ran for it.
It's kinda been a "When bad things happen to good people. . . " kind of week. Another cast member got word from home that her family's house has burned down. They have lost absolutely everything. It is the most horrifying thing. We're all trying to do our best. . . but when you're so far away. . . . what can you do but be a friend?
We've also had lots of injuries the past two weeks. Some blame the rock hard beds at hotels, some blame lack of decent food, many people blame the extended tour dates. Many of us are worn out. We'll be home in thirty days or less!
