Red Couch Photos

Corn Juice - Haylee loves it! Who knew they made such a thing!

Mentos - Can you believe they are only 25 cents here. I have a pack a day habit. They also have these delicious ice cream bars that I have for dessert nearly every day. They taste a bit like dove bars and they are only $1. What a deal! Can you tell we had a slow day?

Dinner this evening at The Cow and Bridge. No up close photos - the food doesn't deserve the attention. It is the second time we've eaten there and we are NOT impressed. But the company is good.

Us in front of the White Swan waterfall.

The Koi in the pond are HUGE! So fun to watch but if you fell in I think they would swallow you whole.

Me and and an unhappy Haylee in front of the jade pagota in the lobby. She is not amused by the picture taking. She is ready for dinner.

Haylee and this darling little boy share a birthday.

Sitting solo on the famous red couch.

I love her new dress but she does not!

Friends from group number 2

Friends who have now gone home from group 1

Today was nice and relaxing. We just had to stay in our hotel room this morning while our guide attended our consulate appointment. There were not any problems and so after noon we were free. So what do we do - take a nap. I haven't been sleeping well since my cold has gotten worse - which means Kevin isn't sleeping well either. After our nap we watched a silly movie and then we went out and finished the remainder of our shopping. The shops are so fun to visit and we've enjoyed looking for the best price. We may have gotten a bit carried away but it has been our only past-time. The shop keepers are so nice and it is hard to resist their sales pitch. We've been in all the shops at least three and four times and so we recognize most of the young girls who work there. I think we are finally done but we still have a few hours in the next couple days so who knows. Tonight we had pictures and dinner with our second group of friends. It has been so fun getting to know people who have also shared our same journey. Their little children are so beautiful and sweet. Today a new family from our agency received their daughter. Cordelia was just bringing them back to the hotel when we were all meeting up. It was their third daughter from China and the two big sisters were soooo very proud of their new addition. They couldn't stop smiling, leading her around by the hand. It almost made me cry. I am so anxious for my kids to meet the newest member of our family. Only a few more short days before I'm on my way home to them.