September 7th: Guangzhou shopping!!! PHOTOS

We started our day with the most fabulous breakfast buffet we've had on this trip yet. Although, the buffet at the Parkview was rated highly by our family too! I think it is the atmosphere that adds to this buffet. There's just something about the sound of the waterfall, the koi begging for any dropped morsel, and watching the boats glide down the Pearl River.

After our FABULOUS breakfast at the White Swan...

Our very spoiled group of three families nearly quadrupled as we met up with the remaining eight Great Wall families. Poor Kelly...she was definitely getting a workout now! The first stop on our tour was to the Chen Family Temple, which really isn't a temple at all. It's a typical ancestral hall built on the donations from the Chen lineage and showcases Guangdong's decorative arts and folk architecture. While we were here, we were able to buy a musical instrument made from a gourd. (Forgive me for forgetting it's real name! It will come to me later, I am sure.) The sounds produced from these wind instruments are just gorgeous. Several families bought these for their children, so we think we may have a concert before we all leave for the States!

Resting at the Chen Family Temple (or Chen Ancestral Hall)
I want a set of this patio furniture!

Two adorable little girls that were playing in the park and wanted their pictures taken.

This is our ever-expanding group of families at C.A.H.

The next stop took us to the Jade Market. We didn't take too many photos in the marketplace, but it certainly was filled with lots of exquisite items to purchase. The gentleman in the photo below was creating paintings with just his hands. If you look very closely, you can see his fingerprints! Their work is SO intricate...I am just not patient enough; but will certainly take the time to enjoy watching someone so talented at their craft!

Amazing!

Another day of being completely worn out by his family...especially his JieJies!

Yet another milestone!!! Adam loves being pushed around by his sister.
(I'm sure that will change as he gets older!)

Tonight we went to dinner at the Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant. Oh my goodness! It was absolutely delicious! We feasted on Sweet and Sour Chicken and Cashews, fried green beans (nothing like the ones in Nanjing, though) and Thai style fried rice. It was a nice leisurely walk in the rain, as well. NOTHING like the deluge we had last night! And, of course...you feel like a movie star when all of the shop owners are shouting and waving you in as you pass by their stores. Jordon certainly gets around this island, doesn't he?

Across the waterway (and a little bit to the left) from Cow and Bridge...
I just find the name intriguing!

Tomorrow... the Pearl Market and our Medical Exams! We're getting close to heading home!