First Days in Guanzhou

Silin had her visa physical and all is well -- she is healthy and the discoloration in her eyes should not present any problems at all according to 3 seperate doctors who saw her.  We are very grateful.  I'm posting some photos here of Shamian island....we are having a very nice time here, are eating well (I don't know who said we'd lose weight in China), and are walking plenty.  We are shopping for souveniers -- today I bought some art, a set of Chinese pajamas for Silin, and a little something for the boys.  We are suppose to bargain hard and I'm trying a bit but honestly, I don't mind paying $6 for shoes -- how much bargaining am I going to do at that rate.  I'm starting to miss home....I'm enjoying the trip and I know the transition when we get back is not going to be easy especially with all the jetlag but I miss the boys (though not the cold....the weather here is tropical and for me, well, that's definitely greatly preferred)

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