Today we explored Guangzhou. We visited White Cloud Mountain (a large park on a small hill above the city) and went to an art academy/museum. Our sightseeing was interesting and the landscape and art beautiful. We also had a great traditional meal at a "locals only" Chinese restaurant and ended the afternoon with the purchase of a second pair of pink shoes.
Lanhua's mood is generally better today. We're spending a significant amount of time at our hotel, but that's ok as long as she's happy (apparently, she doesn't like the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou City - we assume that she previously lived in the burbs). Our guide is forbidden to ask Lanhua direct questions about her foster family, but she has volunteered that she has an adult brother (who owns a brown car) and adult sister. Her foster parents are older and retired. She asked many questions today about school in America. In China, the kids start school at 8:30am and go until 5:30pm, 5 days a week. Wow....just like in the States.
It's no surprise that Lanhua has quickly warmed-up to Steve. He's a fantastic, amazing, loving dad. So far, he's managed to impress her with his juggling skills, fondness of Disney movies, love of Oreo cookies and of course, his iPhone. He gets her ice cream, laughs at the same goofy stuff she likes on TV and is in full support of her interest in shoes. She's a lucky girl. Tonight, she's in bed reading her Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf book. It's very cute.
Most of today's photos posts are taken by Lanhua. We think Uncle Shuey and Auntie Steph will be excellent mentors.
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