Checking out things from the 14th floor and writing some
Chinese characters on the window that is fogged up!!
Chinese characters on the window that is fogged up!!
Our entire group headed to the markets today. We went to the pearl & jade market AND shoes, DVD's, clothes and Chinese goods market. Yes, everyone that knows me knows I LOVE shopping days! When we first got there some of the places that our guide took us to were pretty pricey. So, Matt and I decided to go to some of the places we have gone on the past trips. It was actually only about a block away and we aren't afraid to negotiate better prices even in Chinese.
Walking around at the market.
Checking out some jade.
LOTS and LOTS of pearls.
I did do well. I was able to get the PURPLE jade bracelet I was searching for!!! I also picked up some classic things for the girls -- jade, pearls and dresses. Elizabeth finally found a pair of shoes she liked :) I was able to find a few gifts for people -- and really just have fun. The ladies where we bought our pearls were great. Once you pick the size of pearls and what you want they make them right in front of you. That was fun. Of course, I didn't find everything I was looking for. Red jade was not as popular to find BUT that gives reason to shop some more -- right???
Negotiating best price for purple jade.
The making of Elizabeth's pearls.
Walking back to the clothing market.
We had a little bit of time when we got back from shopping to relax. Unfortunately, I have been plagued with a nasty headache and sore back. So, I took the time to take a nap. Elizabeth spent time with baba. She did lots of writing and playing games.
Writing away at the desk.
We had group pictures this afternoon. There are LOTS of us!!! Actually, everyone -- the kids -- did well. We went back to the room to get out of 'fancy' clothes and get ready for dinner. We met back in the lobby at 6 to go for dinner. Dinner was at Sabah's. YUM!!! We had basically the same food as last night BUT it was fun to eat with our large group.
4 of the Woller family!
Dinner time. She is VERY quiet at dinner. Comes alive as soon as we leave the table. Doesn't matter if we eat in the room or out!
MeKo -- one of our wonderful facilitators.
Joe and MD (and a little girl from another family.) Joe is the main facilitators husband but was our guide the day of the orphanage visit.
The night life around the hotel area is crazy. So, after a stop at McD's for Matt and MD to have dessert we headed back to the hotel.
Elizabeth doesn't like to be in the big group. Once it is just us she is crazy and fun. So, when we got back to the hotel she was ready to let loose!! She LOVES the elevators -- not Matt and I -- there are fast and stop quickly which tends to make us nauseous. She loves to play crazy with MD. She loves bath time. She also likes to play music on the Ipad.
Bath time. She LOVES it!
This is her -- "TADA"
Brushing her Barbie dolls' hair
Today the 11th of March is our BaJabs' 6th birthday!!! We are so sad to miss it BUT I know that nanny and others are making it special for her. I left a birthday gift with nanny and even remembered to get her class snack -- thankfully, it was easy. All she wanted was special gummies!!! We LOVE you BaJab's!! Happy Birthday!!!
Our BaJabs' -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Praises:
- Good shopping day.
- Blood sugars back to normal -- figured out the problem!! Yes, it wasn't inserted all the way.
- Elizabeth is doing well with us. Still a bit timid and fearful with others BUT that is ok -- she told me, 'I love you' tonight!!
- Safety and a beautiful -- comfortable hotel.
Prayer Requests:
- Good TB report.
- Good day for zoo and Pearl River cruise
- Continued bonding with Elizabeth
- I'm thinking about the flight -- the LONG flight will be Elizabeth's first ever flight. Please be praying for this. We fly on the 15th.
- Safety and GOOD health. We still are feeling slugglish. We all fight nauseousness on a daily basis.
Did they have to be silent at mealtimes in the orphanage? In England we were not allowed to talk at meals. A strong cultural difference. You ate meals for nutrition quickly and then left the table to talk. We also didn't drink beverages with our meals - that was a separate cultural event - TEA Time! Our adapted to the American way quickly - it became our favorite time to talk with each other and the children.
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