One thing that we can certainly say about the city of Guangzhou is that it is HOT and HUMID. The daytime high temperature has been in the upper 90’s, with 90% humidity. It only takes a few minutes walking outside to be drenched in sweat. Today was a free day – no appointments or planned activities. We’ve gotten to know one of the other families from our Holt adoption group pretty well, The Gonzalez Family, who have just adopted Leah, who is their third chinese child. They are an amazing family! We love hanging out with them, and all of the kids get along incredibly well. Anyway, we decided to brave the heat (and the taxi ride), and follow them over to Shamian Island, to see the shops and the infamous White Swan Hotel. The White Swan is the hotel where Holt has arranged lodging for all its China adoptive families for years and years. As of last October, the hotel closed down for a total remodel, and Holt moved it’s office and families here to the China Hotel. The island was a beautiful place. And after visiting here, we are even more disappointed to be missing out on the tradition of the White Swan . It’s also unfortunate to see how its closing has negatively impacted the economy of the island. Much of the surrounding retail space now stands empty, and the shops that remain are struggling. We did our part to contribute by purchasing several souvenirs, and a few toys for the girls. By the afternoon, we were getting tired and cranky from the heat. Sydney was a huge help! She played “crazy driver” pushing Mia around in the stroller, and kept everyone laughing and smiling.
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