Monday July 17th

Note from Darlene: Free day. Took another crazy taxi drive through Guangzhou. We toured the Six Ban Yan Temple and while we were there a monk blessed Kaylee. Not that we believe in any other God, it just seemed fitting since this is her homeland. She will know that the only Lord we serve is our heavenly Father. Inside the main temple were three huge golden Buda’s. Incense was burned everywhere and the smell of sandalwood hung heavily in the air. We found it quite mystical.

Keith… I climbed to the top of the temple. The steps and doorways get smaller as you went higher. Fairly scary at the top looking over the flimsy railing. I’d hate to be the roofer. Then roamed around the island and did some more shopping. Kaylee was wonderful and sat or slept in her stroller. Never grabbing at things or fussing to get out. She is quite the little angel...
On our Island I snapped a picture of a Chinese Bride. We have seen several get their wedding pictures here.
Also, In spite of what you may have heard, there is no flooding going on here. A little rain maybe, but no flooding.
There is a reproduction of old sailing ship due to port here in a few days. An exact copy of the “Gotheborg” from Sweden is on its way. Sweden’s King and Queen are coming to see it. It is retracing its ill-fated journey from 1745. On the original trip, which took 2+ years, it made it within sight of its homeport, then hit a rock and sank. You can read more at http://www.gotheborg.com/project/index.shtml