One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new place is to go to the supermarket. I love to see how the local people shop and function. We had to pick up a few essentials so we stopped at the Carrefour (french version of Walmart) Here is Trent looking at the huge bins of rice. Plus all the bags behind him are full of rice.
Kaylee found this delicacy in the meat section. Yep those are Pig Snouts. You've got to admire them not wasting any portion of the animal. I just can't see myself taking a big bite out of one of these.
Today we went over to Shaiman Island. This was a British Settlement for the past 150 years but was recently turned back over to China. It is a beautiful place to walk and look at architecture and do a little souvenir shopping. Formerly the US Embassy was located on the island so people stayed in hotels there but it's not that way anymore.
The kids in our hotel lobby. Waiting for our tour guide.
Today we went over to Shaiman Island. This was a British Settlement for the past 150 years but was recently turned back over to China. It is a beautiful place to walk and look at architecture and do a little souvenir shopping. Formerly the US Embassy was located on the island so people stayed in hotels there but it's not that way anymore.
Today on the island there were many couples doing their wedding portraits. I loved seeing all of their dresses and suits. There were so many non-traditional colors and styles. We even saw one little "spat" between 2 of them I couldn't figure out what was going on until she finally relented and took off her 4" heels. So now he was taller than her in the pictures.
Something new I learned this trip is about weddings and marriage. In Chinese Culture the groom's parents pays for the new couple's house, they also pay for the wedding and must pay a dowry to the girl's father. So some people here are now saying that maybe it's better to have a Daughter than a son.
Happy Birthday to our sweet Mia at home. We can't wait to get home and celebrate with her. I can't believe she's already 8 years old. Tonight we went to the hotel where we stayed on that first adoption trip. It was a wonderful trip down memory lane, See you soon Mia!
3 comments:
Hi guys it is the Engelage family. Wow that baby is so adorable. Your family is always in our prayers!! Happy birthday to Mia also!!!! I loved the pictures and we check the blog everyday. Those bins of rice are incredible!! And the pig snout...well I couldn't imagine myself eating one of those either. I also loved the picture of the baby in the zebra print next to a real zebra. So precious!!!!! We also thought it was so sweet when you went to Mia's hotel that you had gotten her in. Keep updating your blog and we hope to talk to you guys soon!!!!
Best Wishes,
The Engelage Family
YAY! New post! ;) ... I am so glad you had a chance to update us in the middle of all the stuff you are doing! Thanks for that Sheri! :) Pig snouts? You can find them at Mexican Supermarkets too! ;) I'll take you one day with me :D ... it's interesting to learn from other cultures, especially about weddings, marriage and stuff like that... I still can't get used to the way "Americans do things" when marrying or when the kids leave home... :) What seems the most normal for some seems crazy for others... interesting! ;) ... Thanks again for posting! Hugs to all of you! Smooches for Johanna! and Happy Birthday MIA!!! (
Come on, try a pig snout! Love the details that you share about the culture. Happy Birthday Mia! Can hardly wait to see the whole family together again. Praying for all paperwork to go smoothly!
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