What a difference an hour flight makes. After a trip that took most of the day to complete we finally arrived in familiar surroundings at the White Swan hotel in Guangzhou. The hotel resides on Shamian Island nestled next to the Pearl river. We have a spectacular view of the main thoroughfare that has river cruises and shipping barges running day and night. We've also met up with the Waldo family from Washington DC who we hung out with in HK and got to finally meet their precious little girl Ruby. Last night we saw a laser light show with spotlights and music blaring from one of the shores. I swear, it almost looks like a mini Vegas around here (aside from the gambling), we joke with other couples, "we'll see you on the strip".
Julie had a bad fall of fortune as she pulled all her lower back muscles and has been in excruciating pain today. She even went to vist the Chinese acupuncturist and had "authentic Chinese medicine applied". Wine and Advil have helped also. She's determined to not let this stop us, so we just carry on. (as I carry both of them!)
Hope is still our little happy, quiet girl, just taking it all in, so happy to eat and smiling more and more each day. She's still cutting those teeth, so about every six hours she has meltdown, then her Motrin kicks in and all is well with the world.
Tomorrow is the physical and the Visa picture for Hope then more bargining with the local shops here for the baby clothes, shoes, and Chinese trinkets. I swear, it's Walmart on steroids when it comes to souvenier
shops, but it's fun -and something to do!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
6 comments:
Oh, poor Julie. I hope your back feels better soon. Reading about the shops brings back so many memories. Maybe we should have one of our get-togethers on Shamian Island :)
Ouch! I hope Julie will feel better soon. Are you going to move to the Ritz Carlton? You will see more local shops in that area with better prices. Anyway, have fun shopping!
Wenguo, Dan and Shuya
We were forwarded your site and have read your blog. What a beautiful baby girl Hope is. We are SO excited for you guys. Julie- I hope you are feeling better. I am so sorry to hear about your back. We can't wait to see you guys when you get back and we can not wait to meet little Hope!! Have safe travels.
She is so cute! Can't wait to meet her. Hope you are feeling better, Julie. Have a safe trip home.
Love, Debbie and Tom
It's great to see Hope's smiles getting bigger and bigger each day! Julie, I hope your back is feeling better soon. Dave, it's great to hear a little from you :) I hope you're enjoying Shamian Island and all the shopping and sight seeing.
Anne
Julie I double the OUCH! on the lower back strain, but totally agree with your remedy! I also found wine and Advil to work on everything from speeding tickets to liberals getting elected to public office. Great choice!!
Hope looks like one happy little girl! You and David are going to have a house full once you get home! I suspect you'll need at least 2 more dogs for a total of 4 in order to strike total harmony!! :):)
Enjoy the balance of your trip and give us a call when you get home!! Until then keeping posting and have fun!!
John, Linda and Cleo
Post a Comment