the Yuntai Garden, which is a large park filled many flowers, some exotic
and some more common including a beautiful rose garden. It had many art
and scenic displays like Roman columns and stone carvings. It's colorful
seasonal display had a Dutch theme with windmills, wooden shoes, etc. We
enjoyed walking around and took a lot of pictures but after about an hour,
we were very hot. The humidity is extreme. Ashlynn is not use to the
humidity either and she had enough. We finally cooled her down by dipping
her feet in the water fountain. We were all happy to return to the
air-conditioned bus.
After Ashlynn's nap in our much cooler hotel room and waiting out a
thunderstorm, we ventured out for some shopping. Brandi enjoyed it more
than Ashlynn (and Troy). Ashlynn likes to be in the carrier but must be
facing forward and she must be moving. She charmed a shop owner into
giving her and her dad a treat (a marshmallow like candy with a sweet
cream filled center).
We ate dinner at what is known as the Italian restaurant on the island.
Our food was quite good but perhaps more of a Chinese version of Italian,
not the American version. We even had a little cheese pizza just for you,
Derek and Mason. We miss you!!
During dinner, it began to rain again very hard so we had a wet walk back
to the hotel. Our umbrellas kept our heads dry but not much else. All
the activity and heat must have worn Ashlynn out because she was quick to
fall asleep. She still sleeps pretty well but she will wake a few brief
times during the night. She seems to need to be reminded we're still here
with her. She still isn't much for snuggling but she has come to like it
when we rub her face, hands, or feet. She loves to have lotion rubbed on
after her baths.
It's hard to believe we have only three more days here before we begin our
journey home. Today (Monday) we go on a walking tour and shopping at the
"medicine mall". We are so enjoying our time and experiences here. We look
forward to telling Ashlynn all about it some day.
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