| Today our guide took us to a chinese market, pearl factory & jade factory. We walked the streets & saw some very interesting things. The streets were filled with traditional chinese herbs. Older generations rely on these herbs to treat different illnesses. Younger people in China use regular medicines/antibiotics. This is a picture of a lizard, Simon our guide, said it is for gentleman's use, natural viagra! These are scorpions which are used in soups. We also saw dried water roaches which are also used in soups...sounds yummy :) We also bought Bria a pearl necklace to wear when she gets married & she can hand it down to Harper. It is very hot & humid here, much like Missouri so it's difficult for us to be outside very long. The shopping plaza was enormous with 8 floors! I could've stayed all day but everyone was worn out. The babies were hot, tired & hungry...not a good combination. | 
YUM YUM!
ReplyDeleteWAter Roaches, scorpions and lizards!!What more could you want in your gourmet cousine!
Neil-
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and Anne. I just heard your good news when I stopped by the hospital. I was stopping by to give you our good news that we are pre-approved for a waiting child with Cleft lip and Palate. She is 19 months old right now. There is a chance we could travel to China late Nov. or early Dec. Lisa and I just poured over the blog giggling the whole time as it brought back memories of going to get Lucy. Safe travels home.
Greg and Lisa Maxey
And, Anne - please update me with your email address---my computer crashed and I lost everything! I am beyond thrilled for your family and hope to keep in touch!!! Be safe and enjoy every minute with Harper!
ReplyDeleteTake care - Lisa Maxey