Shenguang Hotel Xinyang

... Dave and Kenzie even had an excursion off the island to buy an extra carryon to bring home our souveneuirs. Thank heavens' they made it back in one piece - although thats the great thing about China- the crime rate is extremely low and you can walk out at 2 in the morning by yourself and be safe around here.

Hope everyone is doing well back home!

Love to all and hope to see you soon!!
Julie, Dave, Alex, Mackenzie, Hailey and Emma

... Which was pretty funny I thought.

We got to Guoliang at about midday and had to go and take a quick nap in our newly built hotel.

I'll give you a little history about this beautiful cliff top town. There are around 300 residents and until 1976 it was virtually inaccessible. In 1976 however 12 “brave” men hollowed out a road in the side of the cliffs creating a safe passage way up to the town so tourists and film crews alike to get up there. It was a ...

... fry of time by living your own dreams and taking a book or two with you to feast upon along the way. Why not take the kids out of school and head overseas for a year teaching English in some remote third world country. Most of these countries have what are known as International Schools and their timetables and teachings are very much the same as the schools back home. We can all do these things. There ...

... to find the bus station and make my way to Jigong Shan but a thick blanket of pouring rain was smothering all view of the outside world and my escape from this filth ridden hotel. So here I remain trapped inside whilst the rain continues to pour outside. Being one that never allows rain to ruin a good day I quickly jumped back into my bed of unwashed sheets and between text mails to and from Luo Wei I ...

... rising by some 120 metres, and also the relocation of over 1.3 milion people due to the water levels rising - to put it into context its like relocating the entire of South Yorkshire. Anyway the dam itself, not that much to say really other than its really big and made of concrete. The more exciting bit came later in the day when we boarded the ferry to travel through the locks on the dam itself. Our guide on the way down ...

... and Dave are going to try the subway here in Guangzhou. They are feeling adventurous and are going to see how lost they can get in China. We will let you know how that goes tomorrow. Hope you are all well and looking forward to seeing you soon! Amber

We are now safely in Guangzhou. This is a big city with many Western influences. Even during the time of Mao when China was closed to all Westerners some were here in Guangzhou. We did her medical check today and LOTS of shopping! Hope you are all doing well! I will write more soon! Amber

... I wouldn't give for some good Mexican food right now) and did some shopping. China is the place to buy things. The prices are great! It feels like stealing things are so cheap. Jaymee is continuing to adjust to us and things are going better than we expected. Thanks to everyone for all your prayers! More from China tomorrow. Amber

... and is just a beautiful little girl. Her Daddy is going to have to guard the door when she gets older that's for sure. I will post some more pictures up and let you take a look at our first 2 days with our beautiful daughter. China is a beautiful country and I am just loving it here. We are all fine and having a great time! Can't wait for you all to meet her and look forward to seeing you when we are home! Amber

... with us ever since. There is some sadness to her as she is with new people in a new place, but is coming along and we are bonding together. Many things to add, and we will let Amber add them. For now Bruce and Dave give this report. Hallalujah! She is in her mother's arms.