Sunday, 2 September 2007
If you have followed any previous postings, you will know how this day started. That’s right, to the breakfast bar everyone! After breakfast we did not do too much. Kate was feeling a little under the weather and had turned on the snot faucet so we decided to keep her in a bit and play with her in the room. She perked up some and took a good nap around midday.
In the afternoon we had an excursion with our travel group to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s memorial and a brief stop at the local toy wholesale market before a Cantonese dinner. The memorial was quite impressive. Sun Yat-sen was the man who brought China into a Nationalist movement (forgive me if I get some details wrong). He stressed that the government should work for the people and not the people for an emperor. His memorial is a large auditorium that looks like a Chinese temple from the outside. It can seat about 4000 people and holds (or has held) various events from plays to operas (or so we were told). The site of the memorial takes up an entire city block so it is quite large.
The toy market was just like other markets/malls here. There are 10,000 stores all on top of each other trying to sell you every conceivable item in the world. Most of it are items that you can get anywhere, but we were guessing all the “Made in China” items must originate here. If you are looking for any authentic Chinese items (or do not like to fight the throngs of people on the multiple levels of this mall) then this is probably not the ideal spot to do that.
After the toy mall, we headed to a “authentic” Chinese restaurant to get Cantonese cuisine. The food was recognizable and edible and those that went were able to eat enough to stay alive. Of course, it may have been the eight bottles of beer that we shared as a group that got us through, but whatever it takes!
Tomorrow is mostly open. Liping is setting up a river cruise in the evening for any interested families.
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3 comments:
Kyle:
We're thrilled to hear how well things are going. That's awesome. Love the pics. She is a doll!!
And it gave us chills - happy chills - to read about the moments of the big day one week ago. We're so happy for you guys.
Noticed your comments about the food. A couple of ideas:
There's a pub - German, I think -located near the Victory Hotel. I beleive it's on the street that runs on the side of the hotel that is away from the White Swan. am almost certain that it's within a block of the Victory.
Idea 2: Enlist your guide to escort you to a good Dim Sum restaurant out in the town, off Shamian Island. It's likely to be all in Chinese, and you'd need help ordering. It'll be worth it, as it's so easy to get bored with the cuisine on Shamian.
Again, congratulations. It's fun to read about y'all having a great experience over there with your new family member. Have a great week and a safe return.
Dan, Laurie, Lydia, and Caroline
Kyle, Elizabeth, Helen, and Kate,
It sounds like your days and nights are going good. We are praying for you and for your safe return home with your daughter. She is a real treasure to be sure. From the pictures, it seems that Kate already knows how her new family simply adores her and loves her!
I talked with Bobby this morning as he was travelling on his way to your home. I think he is looking forward to Saturday and meeting his newest granddaughter!
Love to you all and God Bless!!
Aunt Celie
We are so happy for you. Enjoyed the pictures and comments. It is so wonderful.
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