January 10th ( in the evening)

Just heading off to bed but thought I'd post a few pics of our day.

It was warm today , around 10 C, and we boarded a bus that first took us to lunch, then on a short shopping trip ( bought some squeaky shoes) and then to a 1000 year old University. The people of Hunan are very proud of this university. It was very interesting and had many beautiful gardens. It was a peaceful, well enjoyed trip and Alyana handled it like a trooper. She is teething like mad and has had a few meltdowns but managed to allow us to get through a yummy dinner tonight and actually dined herself on a dish of spicy noodles.

Tomorrow we are heading to the embroidary factory and for some more shopping. It's hard to believe that we will leave in one more day for the last part of our journey.

Friday's airplane trip will be a test run for how well Alyana will handle the trip home.

Here are a few pics,

Bus Ride Back to the Hotel

Alyana with a newly adopted NB'er

Trying to Walk

Ancient University

A little boy with his Mom ( notice how warmly they dress the children)


Private message for Ben:

Dear Bugs, We love your blog. It is soooooo good to see your face. We miss you so much. We will be together as a family in 8 sleeps so hang in there. We will bring you some treats back. Hope you like the books Mommy left for you.
Kisssssssess and Hugs from Mommy and Daddy and Alyana.

Thanks Jude and Jess for taking care of Ben , he looks like he is having a great time with you both.