Guanzhou pictures (repeat)

Sorry! That last time didn't get these pictures uploaded.....I'll try again. OK....so here we are today in Guangzhou. I had to get up at 4 a.m. and the girls got up at 5:15....not happy campers about that I'll tell you. But our guide had ordered breakfasts to go for us & they were boxed and waiting....We were actually pleasantly surprised when we finally got to our gate at the airport and found pretty tasty breakfasts of boiled eggs (a big hit with both girls!), bananas, assorted breads from the bakery, an apple, water and a ham and (?) butter sandwich. Not having coffee really hit us hard later on. But the girls both did great on the flight and Anna's first aviation experience was again....just perfect. BUT, it was only one hour. She stayed entertained with her dress-me bear and her tea. Of course she has a bladder the size of a pin head and never has to go niao niao unless it is an impossible situation......like landing an airplane. She howled and cried as we were landing and was not happy at all the people in front of us taking their own sweet time getting their luggage off the top racks and getting off the plane. Then naturally the ladies restroom had a line a mile long, so Roger.....ever the improviser took her into the men's room. She's getting used to the sight of a urinal :-) She fell asleep in her stroller while we were waiting for our mountain of luggage and then we were met by our very nice guide, Jophy. We went straight to the medical exam station. Boy what a difference from last time. I really like being in a group of one family! We went straight in...no waiting, no crowds or chaos....it was SO easy. You could tell that Anna was very accustomed to being examined and measured.....she was very cooperative and just laid down and put her hands behind her head while they listened to her heart. Speaking of her heart....you sure cannot tell she has any heart condition! She is extremely energetic, healthy, strong...etc..... If she is being slowed down by any defect, I'd hate to see how much more energized she could become! Oy!!!

After the medical and visa photos were done, we checked into the Victory Hotel (annex) and were presented with a really cool suite. The bedroom is actually round and around the exterior or that room is another small room with the computer & chairs, etc. There is also a sitting room with a love seat and a few comfy chairs. Not bad! The beds have been getting increasingly harder, so this one tonight must be made of granite. No wonder the Chinese do Tai Chi each morning....you have to get the soreness out somehow!

Time to go wake these guys up! They won't sleep tonight at all!! I'll probably write more later after dinner....it is so much easier now! In the meantime, here are some pictures from today.

Get a load of this shiner! It actually isn't too bad, but it is still a bit swollen. Ouch!

Two sister who love their books! They're really getting along great!