The famous lizards on a stick
I am amazed by this art work - beautiful pictures, all done with the hands- fingernails, fingertips, and the side of the hand. He let Pressley and Sophie give it a try.
The Pearl River
Today we enjoyed some shopping with our guide, Connie. Well, Kristi and I enjoyed the shopping. We found some pearls and some other souvenirs. We didn't make it to the island today but will be heading back there in the morning to have Kelly's TB skin test read- I think it looks great. Things really couldn't be going any better. Of course, I wish that the communication was easier, but we just try to give lots of reassuring smiles and pats and hugs! I have Kelly read some to me each day. This is what I have realized- the long vowels are not spoken here. At all. So, when I am helping her with these words, she laughs- I think it sounds very unnatural to her- right, while, light, etc.. And at the same time, I am acting out the words so she knows what I am talking about- I'm sure she thinks I'm crazy! Directly outside our hotel is the street market and we found a little stand that sold DVD's, really cheap and all new releases- so, that has kept the kids busy at times when we are in the hotel room. Tonight we are going to attempt a Chinese restaurant near our hotel. Without a guide. Which should be very interesting!
5 comments:
I beat Katie to the computer this morning : )
I am so glad to hear that all is going well. I emailed you - did you get it? Can't wait to see you all on Fri.
Hey Miss Kim,
Glad to here everything is going well. I can't wait to see everyone at the airport Friday. I will try to beat my Mom to the computer next time. Good luck going to the chinese restaurant. Kelly will help with the talking.
Katie
Everyone looks so relaxed! Glad everything is going so well!
Kim..I am so glad to hear everything is going well. I never saw the lizard on a stick...however we stayed on the island the majority of the time, so we were a little sheltered I think. I think you mentioned you had a translator for Kelly, I know my other friend who has adopted older children said it was invaluable!
Hang in there, you are almost on your way home!
Love to see the pictures. Glad to hear that things are still going so well.
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