Traveling to the zoo / 到動物園旅行

我這一生中去動物園的次數屈指可數，上次去是十多年以前的事了。不過正如我總是和別人說的，一個人小時候如果直接跳過童年該做的事，越年長就得往回活，彌補之前的缺憾。

I hardly go to the zoo in my life. My last visit can be traced to a dozen years ago. However, just like what I’ve always told others, if one child, born with a middle-age mind, skips the must-dos for kids, he or she will be bound to make up for that later in life.

這麼老了到動物園，我比三歲的時候去開心許多，動物們各有其姿態，皮膚上的花紋渾然天成，比時裝秀還真實，我畫起來深深感受造物者的奇妙。

I am by no means a young visitor to the zoo, but to be honest, I am so much happier there than when I was three. Each animal is unique, the pattern on their skin is so natural that this visit feels much more real than attending a fashion show. As I draw, I can fully appreciate the magic hands of the Creator.

這個周末要去北京，除了低溫之外，如廁問題也令我憂心，小雪說，上廁所時可以看到大家的翹臀，我想斑馬排排站露出秀臀，是想要給我點心理準備吧！

We are leaving for Beijing this coming weekend. Apart from the freezing temperatures, I am also worried about toilet problems. Sharen said I’ll get to see everyone’s bottoms. Well, I certainly feel the zebras’ enthusiasm in giving me a lesson before the trip!