Good news and shopping (also good news)
First, let me act as tourist advisor and say this: there's no reason to go to Guangzhou. Just stay away, especially when the weather is 95/95 (Actually it was closer to 100F and I don't know what the humidity was.) Also, they talk funny there (lots of Cantonese - this area was originally called "Canton" if that gives you a hint).
On the good side, the China Hotel by Marriott was very nice and not too expensive. We should have stayed closer to the Tian He area as we went there at least once everyday. Only $5 by taxi, but still would have been more convenient and enjoyable. We had some good food (middle Eastern was great and the Westin buffet was excellent. China Hotel buffet was AWFUL!) and some good shopping. Many baby things we hadn't seen in Suzhou or Shanghai, though we still didn't find the diapers I had read about. Also still didn't find deodorant >:^\
On the very good side, GP was granted an immigrant visa which we must use by January 23 or so. We still need lots of details about after we get to the US, but I'm confident they will appear when we need them. Thanks to everyone for your good wishes!
Some photos from the 3 days of hot:
GP in the China Hotel lobby
Garden of the 5 Rams (some history of Guangzhou thing)
There were a few signs that said "don't stride" instead of "don't walk". It's not something personal against Aragorn :)
These group of oldsters (probably grandparents in China) were playing a hacky-sack game. And they were *good*
Across from our hotel was a Lamborghini dealer. wow.
We ate at 1001 Nights, an Arabian restaurant. So tasty! The bellydancing was mediocre, though.
At one of the big shopping malls.
And, of course, we bought baby things. But this is the last batch. We couldn't resist the wrist-and-socks rattles.
On the good side, the China Hotel by Marriott was very nice and not too expensive. We should have stayed closer to the Tian He area as we went there at least once everyday. Only $5 by taxi, but still would have been more convenient and enjoyable. We had some good food (middle Eastern was great and the Westin buffet was excellent. China Hotel buffet was AWFUL!) and some good shopping. Many baby things we hadn't seen in Suzhou or Shanghai, though we still didn't find the diapers I had read about. Also still didn't find deodorant >:^\
On the very good side, GP was granted an immigrant visa which we must use by January 23 or so. We still need lots of details about after we get to the US, but I'm confident they will appear when we need them. Thanks to everyone for your good wishes!
Some photos from the 3 days of hot:
GP in the China Hotel lobby
Garden of the 5 Rams (some history of Guangzhou thing)
There were a few signs that said "don't stride" instead of "don't walk". It's not something personal against Aragorn :)
These group of oldsters (probably grandparents in China) were playing a hacky-sack game. And they were *good*
Across from our hotel was a Lamborghini dealer. wow.
We ate at 1001 Nights, an Arabian restaurant. So tasty! The bellydancing was mediocre, though.
At one of the big shopping malls.
And, of course, we bought baby things. But this is the last batch. We couldn't resist the wrist-and-socks rattles.
posted by Matt aka Maxiu at
7:55 AM
3 Comments:
GP you look gorgeous in that red dress! Hee hee, I love the pretty sign! It's kind of like the quote in my kitchen ;)
That is a lot of tasty looking food going on at your table! What are the two plates of whipped cream looking things in the middle? They were aparently very good for the next picture they are by you and all gone!
KBF
The red dress is one I bought in the US on my last visit, I think from Motherhood. You wouldn't believe the poor excuses they have for pregnant fashion here :P
The food was wonderful! Lamb cooked with onions and tomatoes, lamb chops with lemon and garlic, hummus (one of the whipped topping things, feta with olives, chicken, pitas, tzatziki (the other whipped thing), and I don't remember what else. So much good stuff and I ate most of it.
what fun you must be having. beautiful pictures and very beautiful pg lady (but you should be ashamed to knock the belly dancing she cant help the waddle!)
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