Today we took a tour of one of the local famous caves, Reed Flute Caves. Such an amazing sight to see. Pictures can hardly show its beauty. Afterward, we went to a pearl factory where we saw a fashion show and then had an opportunity to shop for pearl jewelry. While we were shopping the ladies who worked there fell in love with our Chandler. Hopefully soon I will be able to post photos of her hamming it up at the pearl counter.
Later this afternoon we went for a long walk around the lake near our hotel here in Guilin. I was in Heaven with all of the beautiful photo opportunities not to mention along the way I found a vendor who sold "Coca-Cola Light" which is very similar to Diet Coke. Diet soft drinks are not common here so I was thrilled to finally find some. Chandler took a "longevity nap" in her stroller while we walked. Longevity naps are common for all here and apparently help promote a long and healthly life. I really wish these were the "in" thing back in the U.S. :)
Later this afternoon we went for a long walk around the lake near our hotel here in Guilin. I was in Heaven with all of the beautiful photo opportunities not to mention along the way I found a vendor who sold "Coca-Cola Light" which is very similar to Diet Coke. Diet soft drinks are not common here so I was thrilled to finally find some. Chandler took a "longevity nap" in her stroller while we walked. Longevity naps are common for all here and apparently help promote a long and healthly life. I really wish these were the "in" thing back in the U.S. :)
We leave Guilin in the morning for a quick flight to Guangzhou where we will spend the rest of our time in China. We will complete the adoption processing there and do LOTs of shopping with the precious pumpkin!
9 comments:
Nicole,
We are so happy for you. We're checking your blog every day! So exciting!!! You have a beautiful, happy little girl! A little blessing and she is so blessed to have you for her mother. Looking forward to meeting her!
Love and hugs,
Jim and Sue
it looks like you guys are having a ton of fun! I'm so glad to see Miss cutie pie Chandler is enjoying herself!! Looking forward to meeting her in person sometime soon!!
Nicole,
Thank you for keeping us up to date on how you're doing.
I love to see the awesome pictures of you holding Chandler and the giant smile on your face.
Be careful and see you soon
Love Debi
Gorgeous photos! You're soon on the home stretch. Does it feel real yet? :)
She is so beautiful and happy, and that's a good thing that she loves to shop, because everyone knows her mommma LOVES to shop. The two of you deserves each other, she just don't know how much joy and blessings she have recieve just being apart of your life. Nicole I can say that you are truly heaven sent.
Pops says hello and we both love you, have fun from Cleveland Oh.
Nicole and Chandler, I'm here cheering you guys on, and hope that your first weeks together continue to be wonderful! Candice
Isn't it such a beautiful province? I was there in July. Congrats!
I love seeing your photos of Guilin, Seven Star Park, and the Li River -- brought back great memories! Chandler is adorable! :) I'm so glad everything is going so well. Be sure to buy LOTS of shoes in Guangzhou!!! They're so cute and inexpensive, and their feet grow so fast... I bought about 12 pairs and she blew through 3 sizes in 8 months -- started in a size 18 (2 in U.S.) -- now is wearing a 4.5 or 5! (in China, size 20 is a 4). I bought a few pairs in sizes 4 & 5 -- now I wish I'd bought more. Have fun and look forward to seeing you soon!
Nicole,
You're doing an awesome job with detailing the exciting journey the two of you have been on thus far...
Great pictures...you and Chandler are a perfect match!! Kudos to all of your supporters...
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