Monday, March 2, 2009

Monday - Day 12


Another free day for us. Bill, Ella and I explored the hotel a bit more. There are 2 beautiful pools, and we brought our swimsuits. But unfortunately the weather has been gloomy and only in the 60's. It doesn't stop Bill from wearing shorts though!

Then we found the Swan Room. It's a playroom sponsored by Mattel in the hotel. That's how many adopted babies come through this hotel - enough to warrant a manufacturer to sponsor a playroom.

In the afternoon we took a taxi to the Guangzhou Folk Art Museum. It is a complex of buildings dating back to an emporer in the 1800's. The architecture was beautiful. My favorite exhibit was the embroidery that this province (Guangdong) is known for. It was so detailed and intricit that it looked like an oil painting.
I most likely won't be able to post again until after we're home. Tuesday we'll be packing and later in the afternoon going to the U.S. Consulate to take the oath for Ella's citizenship. We leave for the airport quite early Wednesday morning.

If you'd like to view more pictures from our day, click on the More Pictures link at the top right of this page. Then choose the Day 12 - Monday folder.

2 comments:

Lisa said...

Oh, Debbie, we're all so excited at the clinic! I hope your trip back is safe and uneventful. Ella is just gorgeous! Congratulations once again.

Cokeeffe24 said...

Debbie,Bill& Ella
Thank you for letting me visit you in Guangzhou! The kids were so excited to see pictures of Ella when I got home!

Have a safe flight home, and give that sweet Ella one more hug from "Aunt Cathy."

Love you all,

Cathy