Friday, 31 August 2007 
Today was Zoo day. After our typical breakfast we met the rest of our travel group and went to visit the Guangzhou Zoo. We were not sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The zoo was larger than we expected and was impeccably manicured. It had the typical zoo animals with the exception of the panda bear. It also had a small amusement park section where there were rides for kids. There was a mini roller coaster, a mini log ride, and a couple of other small rides that you normally see at the kids part of an amusement park. We spent about one and a half hours strolling through the zoo and after leaving we went to lunch at Hong Xing Seafood Restaurant for a dim sum lunch. A little bit of this and little bit of that (ie. beer) and we were off back to our hotels to spend the afternoon however we wished. We’re not sure how much Kate enjoyed the zoo because she slept through most of it.
While Gram rested upon our return, Eliz, Kate and I set out to run a few errands. We picked up some film and a couple of other items (like water). We snapped a shot in front of the Starbucks that is only a block from the hotel. No, we have not been in yet, but I’m sure it is coming soon. Eventually we wandered back to our room to get ready for dinner. As you may be able to tell from the picture, someone really enjoys their time in the stroller...snore! (as long as it is moving).
Today was Zoo day. After our typical breakfast we met the rest of our travel group and went to visit the Guangzhou Zoo. We were not sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The zoo was larger than we expected and was impeccably manicured. It had the typical zoo animals with the exception of the panda bear. It also had a small amusement park section where there were rides for kids. There was a mini roller coaster, a mini log ride, and a couple of other small rides that you normally see at the kids part of an amusement park. We spent about one and a half hours strolling through the zoo and after leaving we went to lunch at Hong Xing Seafood Restaurant for a dim sum lunch. A little bit of this and little bit of that (ie. beer) and we were off back to our hotels to spend the afternoon however we wished. We’re not sure how much Kate enjoyed the zoo because she slept through most of it.
While Gram rested upon our return, Eliz, Kate and I set out to run a few errands. We picked up some film and a couple of other items (like water). We snapped a shot in front of the Starbucks that is only a block from the hotel. No, we have not been in yet, but I’m sure it is coming soon. Eventually we wandered back to our room to get ready for dinner. As you may be able to tell from the picture, someone really enjoys their time in the stroller...snore! (as long as it is moving).
A few items of note about Kate today: she stood up for the first time today and crawled a little bit while in the Swan Room. The picture is a bit blurry, but she was in the act of standing when I snapped the photo. She really has been quite a treasure so far. The other day a young couple stopped us outside the hotel restaurant and asked if they could take a picture with her. They said she was very beautiful and that is why they wanted a picture. I’m not sure what to make of it, but I cannot say that I can disagree with their opinion. She is such a cutie!One thing I’ve noticed is that I am getting to bed much earlier these days. It must be a combination of all the changes, but once 8:30pm rolls around, Homey is ready to call it a night. Too bad the beds are like sleeping on a slab of marble. Do not even think about sleeping on your side, unless you want major shoulder issues in the morning. We have tried layering all the extra comforters onto the mattress, but that really does not help at all. Oh well.
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