Because I was so tired last night and starting to come down with a cold (I went to bed at 7:30pm) I decided to combine day 7 (yesterday) and today day 8 into one note.
Day 7
We met our guide at 10am and walked to the medical clinic for Madison’s check up and shots. We were one of the first families there and I was a tad worried because Madison has had a green runny nose for a couple of days. First we met a doctor who gave her a quick once over and then off to nurses for weight (25lbs), height (34”) and temp. Once they gave her the a-okay then the ENT doctor took a quick look. Seriously the entire thing took less 15mins. Then we were off to have shots, even thou she was mostly up to date she need 4 shots and a TB test. Of course she screamed her head off while getting her shots and I of course made John be the bad guy and hold her. Once the shots were complete we had to wait around for a ½ hr to make sure she didn’t have a reaction. We had to pay 500rmb (about 74 usd) for her medical exam, which we were prepared for. What we weren’t prepared for was having to pay 1480rmb (about 217 usd) for the shots. With her
appointment completed we strolled back to the hotel and did some shopping.
At 3pm we met our guide and the other family with our agency and went to tour the Chen temple. With two toddlers in tow it was slow going but that was okay. We got to see many exhibits including an amazing silk embroidery collection. Madison drew quite a crowd around her at one point with people wanting to touch her and take her picture. All in all the tour was interesting and fun. On the way back we had the driver drop us off at the other family’s hotel (about 4 blocks from us) so we could walk back and peruse the shops. We were able to get Madison a stroller which thankfully she loves (and so does my back and arms) and picked up a few trinkets (including a purse for mama!) We walked around for an hour or so and then it was back to the room for dinner and early bedtimes.
Btw - At naptime we found out that Madison is a thumb sucker… Caught her sound asleep with it in her mouth and fingers wrapped around her nose (too..cute!) Thought of you J-LO and told John that Madison can marry Jack :)
Day 8
Today we met our guide and the other family to go on a walking tour of the shopping district. I was very excited because I have been looking forward to getting Madison some pearls at the pearl mart. When we left the hotel it was sprinkling and first we walked through the open air food market and then on to the open air pet market. I was a little sad to see in the food market turtles on a stick and then to see them in tanks in the pet market. At some point while at the pet market it started to rain harder and I realized that poor Madison’s legs were soaked even thou the rest of her was dry in her stroller. Luckily for us the clothing market was mostly under cover and I was able to get Madison some dry pants which made her very happy. Then it was on to the pearl market. All I can say is WOW!! It was an indoor mall that was six stories with hundreds and hundreds of shops. Our guide directed us to a shop with a good reputation, where I was able to purchase
a string of pearls with matching earrings and a jade pendant for Madison and a pendant and earrings for my mom. The prices were very reasonable and I didn’t do too much damage. Then our guide took the other family back to their hotel and we went to McDonalds which made Jake thrilled! He was able to get his chicken nugget fix. Madison on the other hand loved the fries but did not like the nuggets, which is too funny to me!!!
Then it was back to the hotel to Skype and naptime for Madison. I walked to the other hotel to with our guide to review our paperwork for Madison’s visa. I had everything in order so it was a relativity quick appointment and I was able to walk back and do some shopping in peace. Now it is time for dinner and once again a early bedtime because tomorrow we have to go back to medical clinic and get Madison’s TB injection site checked (hopefully it will be negative…fingers crossed!)
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