This is my third trip to Guangzhou. Instead of visiting the Buddhist temple or the Chen Museum, which I've already seen, we asked our guide to take us to the toy market. It is 8 floors of wholesale toys. Great deals on everything.
In 2002 we had the privilege of having an exchange student from Hong Kong stay with us for the year. Zoe lived with our family and finished her senior year of high school. We've remained in contact and she still lives in the states. Today I was able to meet her mother for the first time.
She was accompanied by her sister and niece who speaks fluent english. They took us out for an authentic Cantonese lunch and to the Yuntai Gardens. Yuntai Gardens are beautifully manicured gardens. An oasis in a smoggy, busy city.
Mrs. Au noticed that Jaynie had a *strong personality* She spoke with her which we recorded. She told her she must mind her parents, that she is the boss of no one. She gave her firm but gentle advise, which I really appreciated. It was a wonderful afternoon.
Tomorrow we take the oath at the American Consulate and leave for home on Friday.
2 comments:
Wow Jane! What a mall! It was all toy stores?? I wish we had found it when we had been in China!
Wow Jane! What a mall! It was all toy stores?? I wish we had found it when we had been in China!
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