We were told yesterday that the people going to Nanchung would be getting their babies about
4:30 today instead of tomorrow morning. We were told that they think the other provinces (that would be us) may also get their children today instead of tomorrow. We won't know until we get there! We're all packed and ready to fly to Guangzhou. We've been up since 4:00 am thanks to you-know-who so we're all just running on adrenaline now!
The past two days have been a whirlwind of China sights. We started Friday with a trip to the Summer Palace. Absolutely beautiful. Kyra and I are pictured here by the largest man-made lake in China. We walked the longest corridor in the world - almost 1/2 mile - so the Emporer and Empress could see nature without being out in the rain or snow. We also took a lovely boat ride on the lake.
The highlight of touring for me was a rickshaw tour of a Beijing hutong. Hutong means narrow alley and is used to refer to the old neighborhoods where the homes are over 100 years old. In these narrow alleys - rickshaws, bikes, and cars and pedestrians all try to maneuver simultaneously - it's an amazing sight! We got to visit a home in the hutong that has been in Mrs. Wong's family for generations. She is an artist that teaches students to paint inside of tiny snuff bottles. Kyra got to try it and we made purchases.
Saturday included Tianeman square ([ictured above) , Forbidden City, and finally, Kyra's dream - The Great Wall. All in 92 degree heat!!! It was the experience of a lifetime for Kyra! Must go quickly to catch plane. Hopefuylly LIam will be with us soon.
3 comments:
Oh, you all are such seasoned travellers, this being your and Craig's second visit to all of those marvelous Chinese sites. Am anxious to hear Kyra's take on her homeland. She looks like she's loving it. Hope you made the plane on time, will get some sleep (when?) and GET LIAM SOONER THAN YOU THINK!!
God bless little Liam, give him hugs from us.We are sooooooo excited for you. LaLa aka Grandma Linda
Gorgeous photos! And Kyra is just glowing! Can't wait to see you all as a family of four (FIVE! Sorry, Sophie!)
WOW! How exciting for Kyra to see all the sites, especially the Great Wall!! She looks as if she's enjoying everything...sleep or no sleep! I'm so happy for you and can't wait to see all of you in Newark.
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