For MK and Maddox's adoption, we stayed on Shamian Island with other adoptive families. Now families stay off of the island closer to the US Consulate and the Medical Affairs building.
But one can't adopt from China and not go to the island for the day. The island is a taste of home. Absolutely beautiful! It is quaint, the pollution seems so much less, it is green, you can walk freely as the traffic is not the same....
One of our favorite sites to see are the models who are being photographed for bridal magazines I assume....our first trip we thought they were all brides/grooms prepping for their big day! Ha. Now we know, they are just models and probably don't even know one another.
Starbucks
Parks....and the locals hanging out....
and mini ping pong games....
and Lucy's.....we didn't eat there this time but I am sure it won't disappoint those who are craving western food.
The island provides a great opportunity to get a few photos too!
This smile is one of my seven favorite smiles!
Maryn was all about purchasing a fan while in China. She fell asleep as we toured the island but when she awoke, she was all smiles and asking for her fan. We quickly made our way to a store and she immediately chose this fan and made her buy!
A girl and her thumb.
Maryn wasn't too much about being photographed....she was more into being silly and playing with her fan!
And this sweet girl.
She enjoyed her freedom to walk a bit on this day and we watched her in awe with every step!
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