Guangzhou

Sunday and Monday were non eventful.  We were on our own, so took advantage of staying on Shaiman Island.  It is an area that every adopted couple used to stay because it was next to the Consulate office.  The consulate has since moved and there are not as many adoptive families that stay at the Victory Hotel anymore, but the island is known for adoption and caters to American families.  Our favorite place was Lucy's.  A restaurant that served American food: hamburgers, sandwiches, grilled cheese for the kids, etc.  I think we ate there three times.  Another aspect of the island are the many statues. One in particular is a lady with kids in behind her.  Every one places their adopted child in line with the other "kids" to symbolize unity and finding their family.

Monday evening we went shopping in one of Guangzhou's famous shopping districts.