Quiet Day

A great view of the lake in the Park

Nanchang is home to many varieties of Orchids - this wall tile represents just one of them. They had these tiles all over the park. This is for you Mimi.

Looking up at me from her sling.

This gentleman was painting calligraphy on the ground with water and a sponge on the end of this stick.

Peoples Park

I am so amazed at how well all of these babies are transitioning and settling in with their new families! Sweet little Gracie Lin is very busy today. She has decided that it’s ok to explore the entire room. We are now on ‘little pieces’ watch. She immediately found a coin when she began her exploration. Fortunately, it didn’t make it into her mouth. She has been so busy the last couple of days that it’s hard to get her to sit still for a meal. Since we only have high chairs at breakfast, I try to fill her up as much as possible then.

Jiangxi is known for rice, tea and porcelain. We were fortunate enough to visit some porcelain stores today to purchase the ‘dowry’ for our daughter! J Things like chopsticks and teapots are purchased for girl’s dowry traditionally here. Also on the veil of the bride, they put watermelon seed, peanuts, and two fruits. We have seen and heard lots of fireworks this weekend. Usually they say the fireworks are going off for a wedding. We actually had a wedding party on our floor Friday night and it was very lively. They had a cage out in front of the hotel that looked like a phone both and that was used to set off fireworks inside. Parker LOVED it! Inside the cage makes the sound much more fun.

As a group, we took a walk in a huge city park. There were very peaceful areas, a children’s playground and then a carnival like area. They were even making cotton candy. We have seen lots of men on the streets, playing card games and a game that reminds me of domino’s made from what looks like porcelain pieces. In the park there was a huge stone chess set on the ground. Parks are huge in this city for keeping people active. The government put in outdoor exercise equipment that can be used by kids and adults.