To those who are reading this blog who have adopted before, or the few of you reading who are familiar with China, you know exactly what I mean when I say we went to the island today. Shamian Island used to be the main hub of all US/Chinese adoptions. The White Swan was a hotel where most families stayed, and it is surrounded by shops, shops and more shops! The White Swan is closed for renovation, which means many of the stores have closed or gotten much smaller. Much less foot traffic, but still a nice place to visit. The island is about as westernized a place as you can find around here, so it is a small taste of home at the end of our journey.
We had a great time eating, shopping and even playing. I bought some good souvenirs and we had fun! Tonight we're going on a Pearl River Dinner Cruise, just hoping they have tall railings or my sweet, sassy, wild daughter just may go for a swim! Kidding, but I considered not going because sometimes the Chinese definition of "safe" doesn't always match mine. We shall see.
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