Hong Kong

We finally made it to the end of our journey. Hong Kong is a fabulous place!! We only had a day here, but we really need more time to explore this city.

We took a cable car that hit all three islands all the way up to the Po Lin Monestary, or as we called it the Giant Budda in the Sky.

After a quick trip up and back, Jason and I jetted across the three islands, and took atleast two trains (during rush hour) to a taxi stand to hop a boat for an evening dinner cruise. We just barely made it, but we did make it!!

The dinner cruise was so you could see the light show the city does everynight. It was really neat.

I was highly amused with the way the cruise ship informed which bathroom was for males and females.

Guangzhou

We headed to Guangzhou for a little rest and relaxation.

Guangzhou is more famously known as Canton and Cantonese food.

We did happen to find a Papa John's pizzaria and couldn't resist the temptation. It was delicious!

break

I am in class this week and have a Girl Scout Conference this weekend, so I am taking a break from up-dating our travel portion of the blog. I will get back to it next week.

As for other things going on... a friend from high school was injured downrange and we were fortunate enough to see him, since they brought him to the hospital about 40 minutes from us. He looks good and seems to be healing well. We are asking for prayers that he recovers speedily and fully.

We are also asking for prayers for Jason's sister, Tammy. She is pregnant with her second child and we are praying that the baby is healthy and she has an easy pregnancy.

We are also happy to welcome Sophia Grace Spiriti into our family. Jennifer and Anthony adopted her on Monday. From what we understand, everyone is doing great, but ask for prayers as they undertake this life change. I am dying to get to Mississippi and hold Sophia!

Also, my grandmother turns 90 on Tuesday. I am super bummed I won't be there to celebrate her birthday with her. Praying she has a wonderful day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY OMI!!

Hangzhou

So, I am terribly behind on up-dating our China trip. And since then we've been back to the states and went to Berlin. Needless to say I have a lot of catching up to do. I'll try to get it all caught up by the end of the month.

After Shanghai we went to Hangzhou. Famous for its' beautiful lakes, gardens and green tea.

These are a few pictures from West Lake.

From West Lake we walked to another Buddhist Temple.

And then we headed over for a lesson in traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony. The Chinese Green Tea is a bit different than what we are used to, but it is incredible healthy and all natural. Jason enjoyed this so much he actually bought some tea. We bought two cannister and he's still working on his first. The packed it so tight and full and you can use just a pinch of leaves and it lasts all day.