MK starting the day; Entrance to CiqiKou Ancient Architecture Street
One of the CiqiKou streets; The boys with our guide Sophie
MK's "no, with attitude" face; Our friends Chloe and dad Tom
Friday, March 21, 2008
CiqiKou Ancient Architecture Street
Today has been another relaxing day. We slept late and then of course had our one last breakfast with "pomatoes" at the hotel in Chongqing. Then we visited CiqiKou Ancient Architecture Street. It is a very old part of Chongqing and used to be a porcelian town. One thing that I have enjoyed most is just taking in the culture here....going to CiqiKou was another one of those opportunities to people watch and just take it all in. I love seeing the porters transporting their goods and the babies riding in baskets on their parents backs....just classic. CiqiKou is basically shop after shop, food vendors, fortune tellers (even the kind that paint themselves all up), magicians, musicians and there was even a pharmacy. Merchants live above some of the stores. It was just really neat. Then we all came back to the hotel for lunch and time to hang out in the playroom....the playroom in our hotel has proven to be a great getaway for the boys and for Mason-Kate. They meet their daily with Zach and Chloe to get rid of some of their endless energy. Mason-Kate continues to adjust well with us. We watched her pull herself up from the floor last night (we didn't know that she could do that....we knew that she could sit up and we knew that she could cruise around the furniture) and she has started blowing kisses....she also shakes her head "no" and "yes"....the "no" shakes are usually done with an attitude (see pix below) and the "yes" shakes are usually done with a laugh....the boys continue to love her to pieces and enjoy pushing her around in the stroller....she burped yesterday and the boys could not stop laughing....I think she is going to fit in just fine! The locals continued to fuss at me today for her clothing....they all would come up and touch her legs, and then look at me and scold me in Chinese (probably a good thing that I have no idea what they are saying)....I just smiled and kept walking. Tomorrow morning we will leave the hotel at 6am for the airport in Chongqing....our flight is at 8 and then we arrive in Guangzhou at 10....we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Chongqing. Until Guangzhou....
MK starting the day; Entrance to CiqiKou Ancient Architecture Street
MK's "no, with attitude" face; Our friends Chloe and dad Tom
MK starting the day; Entrance to CiqiKou Ancient Architecture Street
MK's "no, with attitude" face; Our friends Chloe and dad Tom
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5 comments:
The prayers for bonding are obviously working! Beth, I'm loving all that you're including in your blog about the area, the people, the sights and the experiences. I was touched by the thought that what you're seeing and experiencing will be greatly changed due to the dam construction/flooding. My hope is that the places that will mean the most to MK and you will remain safe from the water so that you can bring her back there when she's older and can experience it all again with fresh eyes. I can't wait to read the next installment. Have a safe flight. Carol W.
Hi Beth! this is Kirstin's sister. we are checking the blog first thing every morning and loving it! what an amazing experience. give our love to the Mohr's and tell them to call when they get a moment. thank you!
amie
Our girls have really enjoyed your pictures and learning about China through your blog. We wish you all and the Mohr's safe travels as you begin your next journey and get closer to coming home with your precious baby girls. Robin
Hey Yall~
Mason Kate is beautiful! She is the finishing touch to your already precious family. Colin and Pryce you look like you are being great big brothers to your new baby sis. It sounds like there will be a family get together soon after your return and I can not wait! Enjoy the rest of your stay. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Love
Katie
Hey, you should check into adopting your guide, Sophie!!!!
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