Today we visited the Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum and Linggu Pagoda. Both sites are on the periphery of town. Both have expansive walkways up the mountain and boast incredible views from the top. The grounds are spectacularly decorated with archways, bridges, sculptures and pagodas. As we walked from one site to the other we also visited an open-air theatre and Buddhist temple. In the temple they were burning incents and delicate little candles in the color and shape of lotus flowers. Here are some photos...
I don't know if you can tell from the photos but there are few Caucasians in Nanjing. We stand out and have on occasion been mocked. For the most part people are very pleasant. The people here also do not speak English other than in the hotels and major tourist attractions. Today it took Lee and I an hour to find the city bus stop. Ordering in restaurants has been hilarious.
Hope you are all doing well, we miss you terribly.
Mara, Mommy and Daddy think of you every second of the day.
Hugs, Les
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I can't believe you are in China right now. It is surreal. Thanks for the photos and posts. I can't wait to see Lyla in your arms. I hope you are well rested tomorrow.
Wow, it's such a gorgeous city...I suppose that should be expected from the former capital eh?
And you meet Lyla tomorrow! Wow! Time's both flown and dragged by leading up to this! : D
Thinking of you all lots, big piles of love,
Anna
PS Mara-buggy, thinking of you too! I miss you already! I'll bet you're having a great time with everyone, especially your cousins.
PPS we've gotten more snow but still not a whole lot thankfully - it's gotten quite cold though. How's the weather in Nanjing? A bit chilly?
lesley and lee,
wow what a wonderful adventure you are on....it looks beautiful....
we can't stop thinking of you and lyla and that you will soon be together....it is this last bit of waiting that seems so hard....
we send you our love as you get ready to meet your "summer dragonfly"....we can't wait to see her in your arms....
enjoy and rest well,
laura and glenn
xxxxooooooxxxxxoooo
Sounds like you are having a good time. Can't wait to read tomorrow's blog entry and see the wonderful pics of Lyla in your arms!
take care - hugs!
tracy, paul, Lo & Lynds
Oh the photos are so gorgeous - it's so nice you're getting a chance to do some site seeing... the weather looks great (it is going down to -22 here tonight...!!) The anticipation you no doubt are feeling now though!
Although by the time you read this you will already have met your dear Lyla! Our hearts are just bursting for you thinking of that moment!
Sweet dreams tonight and wishes for a most wonderful day tomorrow! We can't wait to see the photos and know you are all finally together.
Love and hugs and best wishes. Lise, Al, Trillium and Phoenix.
By the time you read this, you will finally be holding Lyla in your arms.
The photos are great and make us all feel part of your great adventure.
Mara loved the Nutcracker. She did get a little bored after intermission so we got juice and she practiced whirling and leaping just like the ballerinas.
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