Today was a city tour of Guangzhou. Brad and Ella Grace met the group in the lobby and off they went! Their first stop was to a concert hall, that was very familiar to Brad.... it's where the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma sang about 15 years ago, when we came to China the first time! Brad was really excited to see the place again and to get to stand on the stage again! Wonderful memories for him!
Brad and Ella Grace on the stage
Concert Hall
Travel Group in front of Concert Hall
Next they were off to the Mountain of the Goats. Brad enjoyed the time spent with the travel group, and after they returned to the hotel, we all went to lunch together. We are blessed to have a Chinese speaking Dad in our group, so they took us to a close by Chinese restaraunt, where we had Dim Sum. The food was amazing, and it was so nice to have someone ordering for us who knew what everything was. I never would have tried the foods we ate, just from the looks, but because I knew what it was, I ate it and loved what I ate. I did NOT try the pig ears, but all the men ate them. No pictures of lunch, as our camera battery had died by that time, but hopefully we will go back with them, and we'll get pictures next time. We are thoroughly enjoying the fellowship with the two other families who are with us. We feel so blessed to be with such a wonderful group of people! We wandered around a small shopping area, but I wore out really quickly. It's such a bummer being on these crutches here, when I want to get out with the group so badly!
Tomorrow, Ella Grace has her TB test read, and from what we can tell, her test is negative, so all should be fine there. We also have a nurse in our travel group, so she's looked at the kids' arms and so far, they look great! After TB test reading, we may try to do a little shopping on Shamian Island. We hear that is where the good shopping is, and we are still looking for some shoes that will fit Ella Grace... hoping to find the famous "squeaky shoes" tomorrow, and a traditional Chinese dress for Ella Grace.
Thanks for following along on our journey, and thanks to my friend, Sally for keeping this blog updated! I get to read all of your comments in my email, so it's fun to hear from all of you! It will be so nice to have this entire trip journaled through this blog! Every day done here, is another day closer to HOME, and we can't wait!
We were led to your blog through mutual friends and it's been fun to catch up on your journey. WACAP also helped us find our daughter - we were in Guangzhou six months ago. :) Congratulations on your beautiful little girl!
ReplyDeleteAlly is learning to count backwards....we are counting sleeps. Tonight she said, "Auntie M, 5 more, then 4, more then 3 more than 2 more, than 1 more than 0 more" Can't wait to meet Ella & see you both also. Everyone is doing so well, the transition from GG to Granny seems to be going well so far. Ally was sad this morning that GG was leaving, but seems to be fine tonight....COUNTING DOWN!! You're almost there!
ReplyDeleteGOOD FOR YOU! I'm so glad that you tried the food. Personally, I would think it sad to go all the way to China and only eat Pizza Hut and KFC. That said, I did not eat guinea pig when I was in Peru, so I can't give you too much grief. :-) It has been fun to see your photos and read about your experience. I only wish you weren't forced to spend so much time in the hotel room (at least it sounds like a nice hotel room...). Looking forward to seeing you soon, and meeting Ella Grace! :-) Carolyn
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