Today was a free day in the schedule so we took the morning to visit Shamian island. It's not really an island but it is located on the water. There is some shopping and some residences but it's also just much slower paced and has pretty garden areas. It's also apparently a good place for brides to come for photo shoots.
It was really a pretty place, many said it reminded them of New Orleans or Charlotte, NC. There is also a restaurant there that serves American classics like cheeseburgers and onion rings. Yum! Main downside was the humidity. I've never felt anything like it. I really felt like we were in a sauna. It was a nice morning anyway.
After lunch we went to a jade and pearl market. It was quite overwhelming. There are so many vendors and it's hard to know whether you are getting real stuff or fakes, so we avoided most of it, but still neat to see.
Tonight we are laying low in the room as we've been out most of the day and have a full day tomorrow. We are going to the safari zoo tomorrow and it's supposed to be really amazing. White tigers and pandas and other wild animals up close and personal. Should be fun if little man doesn't tire out from the long day. We are trying to rent a stroller from the hotel which should help.
Four more sleeps until we come home! Miss you all and especially miss our sweet Brooklyn. Can't wait to see her and give her a big hug. Mommies need to be with their babies.
Specific prayer request: Please pray Charlie sleeps well and we have a really fun day at the zoo!
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| Shamian Island |
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| There was a man doing Tai Chi in the park |
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| One of many brides |
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| We sure do love this cute little dude! |
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| Church on the island |
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| Brian was happy to get his Corona with lunch! |
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| My guys |
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