We did lots of shopping in the Guangzhou Shopping District today that is right outside our hotel. Shop after shop after shop of very good priced items. "Fake" designer watches, purses, and many other brands. I got to indulge in my love of scarfs!! Only 3 dollars each and they are very nice quality and pretty. I think I am going to have to buy more. I also got a pradua messaging bag for 8 dollars. We started buying our gifts for Lottie for her birthdays each year. We got some very nice things that she will enjoy. We also got a start on the gifts for our nieces and nephews!! We have a lot 16 to buy for!! :) Good things you can get things so cheap here. There is a famous chicken man here on the streets of Guangzhou. I have a pic with him below. I forgot what he is trying to promote, but its not chicken.
Never thought shopping could be a sad event. I had two young girls fighting over who was going to wait on me to make commission. Finally I had to pick one and the other did not make the sale!! We also went into a phone store to look for an I-pod (later told that it would be more here than in US) The girl waiting on us was so excited that she "got" us and followed us around the whole store. She had a very sad look on her face when we asked for I-pod and said we did not want phones :( Bottom line here in China is if you speak good English you will get more of a sale from the Americans. One girl could tell me the significance of many items that I bought and it meant more to me.
Tonight our brother in law Jeremy's business friend from Guangzhou took us out to dinner for "real" Chinese food. Oh it was soooooo good!!! I love the food here, but I love Chinese. We had beef n mushrooms, and fish. We told us he would order the fish without the head and tail and we told him not to worry about it, that it was fine. :) It was a weird looking fish but tasted very good. Hope you enjoy the pics. We are so tired and going to bed. We have been getting up every morning around 6:00a.m and it is catching up to us!!
Tomorrow we go to the Island and the White Swan Hotel, our guide is going to bring us to the Jade/Pearl Market, and then our last night of sleep parent free!!!!! Love you all!!!!!! Kim
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Every time I read a new update I find myself in tears at the end!!!! Geez I just can't help myself! So overjoyed for all three of you! Can't wait till your home safe and sound with your babygirl! We will be missing all of you today as we celebrate the Koverman Christmas.. the three of you will be on our minds!! Love you all! Can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Jessica, Tim and fam!
So glad you're enjoying it there!
ReplyDeleteThere is a beautiful botanical garden there to walk around, We spent hours there one day.
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to see all the pics of you guys in China. It looks like you guys are having a great time. Just another couple of days and you get to meet your little Lottie. I am thrilled to have found your blog and now can follow your journey. That's so cool that you know someone who lives in Guangzhou. My hubby and I just love it there!!! Have a wonderful day!!!
Sindy -)