We left Zhengzhou yesterday and flew to Guangzhou. Laikyn did well on the flight. She did not cry at all, but she also did not sleep (she is very inquisitive or squirmy as her mom likes to say). Already looking forward to that 13 hour flight home (can anyone say Benadryl...and I'm talking about me). We arrived at our hotel close to 10:00 last night. Laikyn slept well...we had to wake her at 8:30 this morning to go down to breakfast (another amazing breakfast buffet). At 9:30, we headed over to get her physical exam. Again, she did extremely well (especially considering the heat here). She is a tiny thing. She weighs in around 20 pounds and is currently wearing size 12 month clothing even though she is almost 16 months old (however, she has worn some 18 month outfits). It is going to be about 97 degrees today and is very humid. The hotel has two swimming pools (sorry, boys, I know you would want to be here to swim in them) and Laikyn put her feet in this afternoon.
Molly is a little homesick and she wants to go on every tour available to help the time go by faster. I on the other hand would rather stay at the hotel and relax. Tomorrow's tour includes the "Old Chen House" and the "Provinicial Arts and Crafts Shopping Center." Monday is a trip to the Pearl Market (you can get pearls at about 25% of what they cost in the states). Tuesday is the Pearl River Cruise and Thursday is a trip to the Guangzhou zoo. We will probably end up doing a couple of them. We just haven't determined which ones yet.
Finally, they have several "optional" group dinners planned. One is a traditional Thai restaurant and another is at a local Chinese restaurant. However, they also have a Subway, Papa Johns and Starbucks within walking distance. I think all of you who know me know what I am leaning to, but we do like to spend time with the group, so we will probably be good sports and go with the others (plain white rice anyone).
Molly is a little homesick and she wants to go on every tour available to help the time go by faster. I on the other hand would rather stay at the hotel and relax. Tomorrow's tour includes the "Old Chen House" and the "Provinicial Arts and Crafts Shopping Center." Monday is a trip to the Pearl Market (you can get pearls at about 25% of what they cost in the states). Tuesday is the Pearl River Cruise and Thursday is a trip to the Guangzhou zoo. We will probably end up doing a couple of them. We just haven't determined which ones yet.
Finally, they have several "optional" group dinners planned. One is a traditional Thai restaurant and another is at a local Chinese restaurant. However, they also have a Subway, Papa Johns and Starbucks within walking distance. I think all of you who know me know what I am leaning to, but we do like to spend time with the group, so we will probably be good sports and go with the others (plain white rice anyone).
Koos here. Pictures are nice. She's very cute and even seems to look around without crying while on the examination table. Incredible. Bill - a suggestion: go to the traditional Thai restaurant; then you're sure to get your wish of "staying in the hotel." (Just make sure the computer cable reaches the bathroom.) See you soon.
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