Today we met all but 3 of our adoptive families -they are scheduled to arrive tomorrow- A lot of times couples who have adopted before skip all the sightseeing so I'm assuming that is the case. Half of the families brought at least one or more of their children. It made me sad at first but as tired as Steve and I were this afternoon, I was glad we came alone. We've talked with my mom and dad and Luke. Luke has called us and sent videos. Will on the other hand...I received a text this morning "hey". Ha! Ok I guess I'll take it! We haven't been gone long enough to really be homesick but I know in a few days I will be ready to go home!
Today we toured Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. We also took a Hutong tour via rickshaw and had lunch at a local family home. Hutong is like an alley. Did I say how bad traffic is here? No one stops or even slows down for pedestrians. We have had some delicious food and have seen some really cool things. Tomorrow will be just as great but my sights are continuously set on Monday!
Love some of the translations
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Like a funnel cake |
More bugs on a stick!
Coconut
Noodle shop next to the hotel
Food was delicious
Huh?
Our guides Cecilia and Alice in front of Forbidden City
Tian 'anmen Sqaure
I actually used it today. Got a good quads workout
The kids grew tired of paparazzi. The Chinese don't see many white people
All important entrances have steps. They believe evil spirits are tiny and cannot jump over these to enter
Stepping on the bat will allow you to take luck and happiness back to your house
Hutong tour via rickshaw
More translation funnies
Our lunch at the local family home. Yum
The kitchen/chef/owner of the house
Interesting selection of fruit
Wonderful pictures! Love y'all!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics. Can't wait to see some of her. Travel safe. We're praying each day. Love y'all.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you two!Love ya!
ReplyDeleteIt is so funny how the Hales and Todd and I have that exact same picture in the rickshaw! Reliving the moments with y'all!
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