Grace on Display

Today is Tuesday; we've just been into Guangzhou city; it's quite a difference from the peaceful feel of where we are staying. Illegal tiger claws, snakes, geese, and many other exotic animals were on the menu...hanging ready for sale....very interesting smells permeated the environment as we walked the very crowded, narrow streets. They didn't want us taking pics, esp of the tiger claws; the vendors almost took our cameras, but one of the guys in our group got a good shot...we'll be sharing it w/ each other.

We're headed to the pool this afternoon; it's still hot and humid. Shiyan, our guide, did consulate paperwork for us and so far, everything is going smoothly...no cliches! Tomorrow, we have our official swearing in!


Todd and I are on the mend, but Shane is still a little under the weather, but all better than yesterday. We stayed close to the hotel and didn't go to the art museum tour. There was also a dinner cruise last night; we thought our tummys wouldn't appreciate the motion of the river, so we declined and ate a Lucy's again. I had a grilled cheese and fries that settled easily in my tummy.

Off to enjoy the pool. Sophie LOVES the pool, but has NO concept of drowning, running on wet pavement or jumping by herself into the deep water. We are are on guard 24/7..no fear!!! Enjoy the pics.