Sunday, April 15, 2007

Moving on again

Will post today's blog entry later on tonight....time for dinner....just wanted to say that NOW we can read the comments........caught up on them; thanks everyone....!!! today is our last night in Nanning...has been INCREDIBLE....last dinner here......then 10 30 flight to Guangzho......about hour flight from here.......we get the babies checked out medically (think its a basic quick exam), and get their visas at the Consulate......most families spend more time in Guangzho, but due to a large trade show, we are only there Monday, Tuesday, and fly out Wed night.......we actually have preferred remaining in Nanning....lot to do and see...and absolutely gorgeous here...weather mid 70s..today was 80!!

It is now 9 Pm......we depart for the airport tomorrow at 8:30 to catch a 10 3o shuttle to Guangzho......It has been an incredible stay in Nanning...people have been great....area is beautiful.....lot to see and do....today, went to a famous Mountain outside of the city......It overlooks the city and offers an incredible view.......they have a tower, Elephant and Dragon Tower, that you can climb up.....they name the tower to protect them from the largest and most powerful animal on Land (Elephant) and from the largest and most powerful animal from the Sea (Dragon).........Park was very nice....we walked with the babies, took photos with some of the elderly ladies, who got a huge kick out of the babies....then, on to lunch...one of the 'go alongs' (a travel companion that is not adopting, but is assisting a family, 'dared' to eat some local delicacies, which equated to a bumble bee....some worms....a small scorpion...and a beetle......straight out of fear factor.....When then went onto a Flea Market.......very big...noisy....congested, but fun........LOT of live animals for sale...chickens.....fish....turtles...bunnies...then lot of local fare....Zach continued his whirlwind shopping spree (talked him out of his billionth Transformer-like toy), and got a cool leather/rope Chinese bracelet.....some 'gem stones'..........was very very warm today...close to 80....we can back and took Bella and Zach to the pool........Bella is ALL set for "Mimi's" pool this summer.....LOVED the water, and had a blast.........!!! we had a great stay in Nanning....very relaxing......right now, finishing up packing.......onto Guanzho......should be nice there as well....hoping to have internet access to continue our journey.....tomorrow is Monday....hard to believe we are almost coming home........as great as the trip has been, miss our home....our bed........can't wait to introduce Bella to all.......best wishes from Nanning...next post, Guangzho

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