Today we went to The Minority Village. It is a tourist spot that recreates the different ethnic minorities villages. It was very interesting! We spent about 2 and a half hours there. Afterwards the guide took us to another authentic Chinese restaurant. It was dirty, no refrigeration for meat and you sit on small wood stools. If you know me well, you are probably laughing now! I only eat at very clean chain restaurants in the US! This was my second meal eating with chopstix! I would only eat vegetables and rice for obvious reasons! The girls ate everything: Mushrooms, pork/bacon, seaweed, taro root, red peppers, and tons of rice.
Alexa was like a new child today! For whatever reason, the guide was teasing her and telling her if she wasn't good that he would take her back to her Foster village. She said, "No, I am happy!" I was shocked, but in a good way! She laughed and smiled all day! It is so nice to see her finally coming out of her shell!
After lunch, we went to a Govt run Jade store. The guide said that this is where chinese people shop, so it is not touristy and expensive like most places. They also give you a certificate that the jade is real. So many of the tourist places have fake jade. A bought a couple of the more inexpensive, but still very nice pieces for Avery and Alexa for a birthday when they are older.
Now we are back at the hotel just hanging out. The girls really seem to love each other. They play very well together, which is awesome!
Tonight we meet the guide at 6:30 to go out for chinese food again. :-Z
The girls look like they are doing great! What interesting day trips! It is good to stay busy. Hoping you all are sleeping well. I would stay away from the meat myself! You do not want to get sick! The girls are adorable together. Prayers for you all.
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