We didn't have any plans except to eat and pack and maybe take one last walk around the neighborhood depending on the weather. We found out quickly that Joshua cannot tolerate the heat for any length of time.
My last breakfast. I went Eastern and Western. I'm all mixed up.
The buffet breakfast line in the Executive Lounge was more than adequate. Joshua had 2 or 3 eggs every day. Let's just say I know the Chinese word for eggs very well.
The last morning, we found these little dears nestled in their warming tray.
Joshua devoured the little guy.
Joshua LOVED the automatic door.
He ninja-ed the door and magically it opened every time.
Oh my goodness! I haven't shown you any bathroom pictures yet. In all the hotels we stayed at in China, there was a bathroom scale. Kilograms are very flattering by the way.
Another see-thru bathroom.
With a cute little boy enjoying his first bubble bath.
If I could bottle this joy, I would be rich. Yet I already am.
Joshua was amazed at his prune fingers. I don't think he had seen that before.
Joshua worked on his origami and crafts while we packed up the room.
The kid is clever.
I am thinking this is another Mommy-Daddy scenario. So proud.
We saw this statue arrive at the Exhibition Hall. When we took our final walk, we knew we had to go see it up close. Best guess is that it was carved out of one piece of wood.
We were impressed.
We went by the Lamborghini dealer. I tried to go inside to take pictures but I was quickly shooed out and told NO. I am convinced that NO is universal.
I love the brooms. We were amazed how clean sidewalks and streets were.
How do you resist this hat for $2?
What is on those feet! We tried for an entire week and maybe 4 stores to get Joshua to pick out some sneakers that he liked. No amount of talking could convince him that sandals wouldn't cut it in September where we live. Somehow this pair called his name. The boy knows what he wants. Bob's spin is that they had American writing on them.
The shopkeeper earned her tip. She ran around and got us fixed up with shoes, a hat, chopsticks, and scarves. I still can't believe she talked him into sneakers AND he wanted to wear them. Good bye sandals.
China Hotel. A very nice place to stay.
Waiting for the next thing to happen. We tried to make sure he knew what was going to play out over the next few days. We gave him an opportunity to ask any questions and made sure he knew that there wouldn't be any more Chinese interpreters. We will be on our own when we leave Guangzhou.
Bob was impressed with this light in the foyer of the hotel. They used a lot of mirrors to make things feel bigger. It worked for me.
Molly went to the US Consulate and picked up our BROWN sealed envelope that would allow Joshua to enter the United States and become a citizen at our port of entry. She met us at the hotel to send us off. She was a wonderful guide and very good at what she does.
Whenever you go through a doorway at the hotel, the door is opened for you, often by lovely girls in traditional dress. They ALWAYS spoke in Chinese to Joshua. I think they were flirting with him because he always smiled.
We loaded up the van and headed to Hong Kong. I said to Bob, "At least this is one city that I know I am saying the name right." We expected a 3 1/2 hour van ride. But where is the steering wheel?
On the other side of course. Headed to a place where they drive on the other side of the road.
Bob loved this bamboo ladder. We were also amazed at the bamboo scaffolding we saw everywhere. There seems to be lots of construction all the time here.
After 4 1/2 hours and a potty break which took 3 trips to the car, we made it to Hong Kong for the night. We ordered room service. Lah-tee-dah I know. I couldn't believe it either. But a boy has to eat.
We are officially on our way home.I wish I knew what he was thinking.......
