The zoo trip was the first time we experienced something we had heard about before we came, that some Chinese people may treat Westerners like celebrities and want pictures.  Up until this point, we got a few stares, but not much else.  The zoo however is a popular destination for people outside of Beijing and many of them don’t often see Westerners.  People stared at us as we walked by, we got lots of smiles, and some people asked to take pictures of the girls.  Both our girls were patient and took pictures with other children, some that were equally reluctant.  It was a bit unusual that first time to get so much attention because we are Western, but we have become accustomed to it over time.