Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A Trip to the Spice Market

This morning I stayed in the hotel room to wait on confirmation that our paperwork was logged in with the Consulate and the rest of the family headed off Shamian island to visit a local spice market.

In addition to spices, there were plenty of traditional remedies and medicines for sale. Does anyone want us to bring them home dried seahorses, dried snakes or a bottle of Snake Wine?

I did get word just before noon that our paperwork was accepted by the Consulate. Tomorrow morning we will go there as a family to take the oath of citizenship for Michelle!

2 comments:

Mary Rider said...

Put me in for a case of wine...I'm short a gift for Mark!!! You know those artillery guys have guts of steel!!! Can't wait for the official notification, but you already have bonded as a family as your photos show. Good luck. Enjoy the last few days in China.

Mary

Catherine said...

Your pictures in GZ have been beautiful and we are so exctied about your upcoming return home. What an amazing experience you have all shared. Michelle is about to find out what new life awaits her. Praying for your safe travels! Love, Cath and Pete

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