Guangzhou's Shopping

Well things got a little hectic the last two days in China before we flew home, so I'll catch you up on our crazy shenanigans.

Second to the last day in China we were supposed to hang out around our hotel rooms until noon while our guides went to the Consulate to file our paperwork for Joshua's immigration. They needed us to be available in case they had questions. Once everything was complete, we met up with the Kemps for some last minute shopping on Shamian Island.

Shamian Island was where the consulate used to be located so all adoptions out of China were completed there. As a result, the island is full of souvenir shops that cater to the adoptive families.... they sell lots of squeaky shoes, silk outfits... and love to see those Americans show up who don't know how to bargain!! It also has some really neat architecture and bronze sculptures.

First stop was Lucy's Diner, a great place to get a cheeseburger and fries!

After that, the power shopping began!! After purchasing a few things on our lists, we convinced the Kemps to venture off the island to look for a deal on pearls. This was a true taste of culture! You're lucky we didn't come home with some dried seahorses or snake skins for you! Too bad this is not a scratch n' sniff blog, the pics might not do it justice!!

Good pic of the happy little couple here (the kids not the dads!! Although Phillip and Rusty did make quite a pair!)

Dried bones anyone?

How about some dried bugs?

Or, dried seahorses?

Partial to snake skins?

Maybe pearls are more your style!!

Macy Li get a little lovin' from her Daddy.

We finished off the evening with our travel group at the Banana Leaf (see previous post).

{I must give credit where credit is due... some of these great pics, especially the gross ones were either taken by Phillip of Glamour Shots by Phillip or his beautiful assistant, Rhonda.}