Nanning

Nanning is the capital of the Guangxi - our guide was telling us that over 90% of China is made up of the Han nationality however Guangxi is actually home to the most Chinese minorities - it is not actually called a province - it is referred more to as a region. It is fairly industrial - similar to Beijing there is lots of construction all around and it seems to be changing from old world China to more new world.....we are quite a site for the local people - although Nanning has over 6 million people, is the capital of Guangxi and the central political location for the area - 8 chinese babies being strolled and carried through the local Walmart by non chinese parents can cause quite a commotion! Our guide Sara helps us with the translations when we are buying things - which is a good thing since yesterday Mike and I were ready to buy what we thought was apple juice and was actually peanut oil - we have become very creative with an electric kettle, ice bucket and mini fridge and prepare food for Olivia here in the room sometimes - her reputation of never meeting a meal she doesn't like is quite true as she is willing to pretty much try anything ...although the Atkins diet won't ever be a option for her - she loves her carbs!

She is settling in very well and although prefers to come to mommy is opening up to daddy a bit each day.....she is almost walking and has figured out how to climb out of her crib - she loves toys that make noise and is a very sound sleeper.

Today we visited a park that was somewhat like Centreville as well as a temple - tomorrow we are travelling to Guigang which is the city where 7 of the 8 babies lived until Monday - they will take us by the orphanage as well where possible by the spots where our babies were found.

Tonight we will venture out of the hotel for authentic chinese food with the group - not sure how adventurous Mike will be - he has been depending on the cheeseburgers served here for many meals!