Low key day

So today was a pretty quiet day. Our guide spent the day at the notary office, on our behalf, to verify the documents being prepared for us, and to make sure everything moved along quickly. (Because we're compressing this visit into a shorter time frame than is typically the case in this province, we need everything to go along without a hitch.) So that left DoT, B and I on our own for the day.

We had a relaxed day today. We slept in, had a late breakfast, played a bit in our hotel room, then B had a 2-hour nap. After that we ventured out and went shopping around our hotel. The streets of Guangzhou, at least the area we are in, are lined with little shops selling pretty much everything. We didn't buy a lot, but did pick up a pair of shoes for B, and a couple of little outfits.

Here is a picture of what the shops along the street look like...

Also, since China is gearing up for the lunar new year, everywhere you go you see lunar new year decorations going up, Chinese lanterns, and orange trees. Here's a shot of the trees appearing at the entrances of practically every major business or hotel...

We had a pretty good day with B today, although we've had a few tears this evening. We're not sure what that is about. It might just be that he's a bit bored. Apparently he's gotten used to a faster pace. :-) Well, we'll be back to that again starting tomorrow. Tomorrow morning we are taking in a local temple, and then in the afternoon, we fly to Beijing. So, I have some packing to do tonight. Gotta go.

K.