A Breath of Fresh Air

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WOW! What a difference here in Guangzhou! Today after a hearty breakfast, we went on a tour to the Yuntai Garden, then onto lunch for some interesting CHinese food. I LOVED the garden--Alex took WAY too many photos to show-but all beautiful! She really has a knack for photography. Check out the photos by clicking on the link posted. In them you can see a traditional Chinese lunch served on a lazy susan. Kinda cool. Alex has mastered chopsticks--not this Westerner! I try, but I can't do it!


We borrowed a stroller today--major back appreciation! A local store here lends them out for free! Many stores here with American names...and SO many American families here! Tons! All with chinese babies/toddlers...Everyone is so friendly! All the hotel employees smile and are gracious--always eager to help. Alex left our camera outside of our room on a ledge--they found it and returned it! Not sure that would've happened in Beijing! I can't say enough about our guide. He is awesome (Girls'--you were right about Elvin!!)! I feel like I am on vacation here! I will get some pictures around the hotel--you won't believe the difference! wow! That's all I can say!


Our little emperor is napping, but after he wakes, we may go to the pool. Not sure! Too many choices! We love it here!!! Thanks again for all the prayers!!!!!


ps...I am told there is even a 7-11 store here! Funny!


love to all!!
Shannon