Sha Mian Island Part 1

Today was a slow day, no appointments of any kind we just went to a great part of Guangzhou, called Sha Mian Island.  It is technically an island but just a short bridge over a moat and you’re there.  It was a formerly controlled by the British, therefore most of the architecture is very western.  Now it’s home to mostly shops and hotels.  It’s also has a lot of trees which makes it a popular wedding photo destination. 

In China, the bride and groom have their photos done weeks before their wedding, sometimes afterward as well.  So while we were there we saw many couples have their photos taken.  When you see some of the pictures remember that it was 97 degrees Fahrenheit.  

This was the first real opportunity Lisa and I had to shop.  We couldn’t really do it in Beijing or in Nanchang as we were held to a much lower baggage requirement for intra-China flights.  We are now allowed to have a high limit because we’ve only one flight left an that is with a US Carrier which gives us a much larger allotment. 

We just walked from shop to shop talking to the shopkeepers, most know enough English to get you to leave some money in their shops, but the prices are so low, you almost hate to bicker with them on price, almost.  We found beautiful traditional Chinese silk dresses for Maisey for $8  I bought a great leather briefcase for $60 and so on.  We are heading back tomorrow to get a few more gifts and then find the market where the allegedly sell Scorpions and such.  So part-2 coming tomorrow.

After a long day of walking around, we returned to the hotel and I went to review some paperwork with one of the other Dads.  When I returned to the room an hour later, I found that both the ladies in my room had decided to take a little nap.  I couldn't help but take a picture.  NOTE:  I cleared this picture with Lisa before posting!

More to come, stay tuned.