serendipity: Wednesday in Guangzhou, busy day

We had a busy day today. We had to be up early. I do not think any of us were ready to be up before six. A quick breakfast then Peter our guide picked us up. He had one of the thief families with him. We then went to the US consulate. There's we met with our third family from our agency and a few other families were there as well. We all had appointments at 8:30. It is a very strict no camera policy. We all took an oath together then each family was called up to go through paperwork. They will then do Teagan's visa which we will get Thursday late afternoon.

From there we went to a Buddhist temple with Amy, Tom and Family. It was so amazing to see all the people there worshipping. We looked around then we were able to get a blessing from one of the monks. It was very special. Most of those photos are somehow stuck on the camera so we won't be able to post them until we are home.

We did go in some of the little shops outside of the temple. Got a few things. Then we all took taxis to our hotel. All seven of us ate at the Chinese restaurant here. It was again, an amazing meal. Amy and Tom are great (as are their kids) and are adventurous like us. Then came up to check out our room and then were off. Howard went to lay down and Teagan and I went for a girl adventure. It was hot as blazes still but did ended up wandering around and found the tea shop we kept passing in the taxi. The ladies fawned over Teagan as I was made cup after cup of tea varieties to try. I got two varieties and a tin. Then back to hotel. Howard was not feeling well and Teagan finally fell asleep so I got a Starbucks and went up to executive lounge to hang out. I laid her on couch, enjoyed my tea and read the paper.

Unfortunately, I came back to Howard really not feeling well. He tried to sleep, was drinking 7UP. I ordered him white rice and soup then Teagan and I were off to Happy Hour. Although nice, happy hour is not as happy without daddy. Back to room, some loose packing to see if we need to but another suitcase and off to bed. Hoping that Howard is feeling better in a.m.