We pretty much have a free day today. The only thing on the schedule today is a meeting at 3:30 (only one parent has to go) to do some paperwork and plan some tours. We went to the park (no playground, just a scenic area) that is about a 10 minute walk from our hotel. We let Sophie walk around the park to burn energy from being cooped up in the hotel room. While we were walking in the park, a bug bite Sophie, I was great now they are going to think this could be another pox spot. Then, it started raining on us, luckily we had an umbrella with us. We also ate lunch at a restaurant in the park called The Garden, it was suppose to be a western restaurant. However, none of the workers spoke English and the menu didn't have that many dishes from home. Dustin had some beef tip looking thing with peppers and onions. I had a steak, which tasted different from our steak in the States. Sophie had french fries which tasted more like chips. It was really expensive and wasn't the best food that we have had here. Sophie started yawning so it was time to go back to the hotel for a nap. She was even falling asleep as I was carrying her back to the hotel.
She cried a little bit when we laid her down. Dustin and I also took a little nap. I was going to go to the meeting and leave Dustin with Sophie so they can bond (more on this below) since she is still not letting him hold her. About 3:15, I gathered up our documents for the paperwork meeting, and Dustin and Sophie was still asleep. So, I sneaked out. There were some families in the lobby from the Beijing group and they said they were going to the group dinner tonight and asked if I was going. Nope, we weren't invited, so I had to explain to them the "quarantine situation." They even separated our paperwork meetings, theirs was at 3 and ours is at 3:30. Then, it was time for the six "quarantined" families meeting. We filled out more paperwork, this is for U.S Consulate appointment (ours is on Thursday). Then, they discussed the chicken pox situation. One of the guides went to the orphanage that had the outbreak (not Sophie's). They said the first outbreak was on July 1st with one child. Then, a couple of children got it on July 5. Then, another one on July 12 and no one has had an outbreak since then. So, only about five children got the chicken pox and the orphanage children that did get the pox stayed in a different area that the 3 girls who were adopted into our group on Monday stayed. But, they are still taking precautions. And since Sophie has been in contact with these children like being in the same room and bus, we are having to be quarantined also. Plus, the two mosquito bites that concerned the doctors at the medical clinic. Our agency guide said as long as we make it to Monday and cleared, we will not have a delay going home. She recommends us staying in our hotel to avoid any more bug bites since they look similar to the pox here. I wanted to go back to Shamian Island tomorrow to do some shopping since we have another free day, but I rather be safe than sorry avoid getting anymore bug bites at least until Monday. So, if we are cleared on Monday, we probably can go back to Shamian Island later on in the week. I hope so, because I already told David Ryan I would get him something. Prayers are still needed. The one bite on her back has cleared up, but the one on her wrist is still there. Now, she has another one on her arm from the park today. One of the families from the Beijing group has let me borrow her Neosporin to help clear up the bites quicker. Hopefully by Monday, they will be cleared so we can be cleared to go home.They didn't set up any tours for us until we hear from the doctor on Monday. The other families are going to the River Boat Cruise Monday night, which we can't go. Being stuck in your hotel room stinks! I am so ready to go home after all of this.
Tonight we ate in our room again. Dustin and Sophie went downstairs to get sandwiches from the Starbucks. After supper, Sophie had her bath. Sorry I didnt write so much today, but there is only so much to write when you are quarantined to your hotel room.
Sophie is starting to really come out of her shell. I don't know where the orphanage gets the shy, reserved little girl from. But, she is shy and reserved in crowds and in public, but in the hotel room, she is loud and wild. She is also independent, she likes doing things her way and herself. She likes to help out. Today while walking in the park, she had to carry my camera bag.
While I was at the meeting, Dustin said Sophie didn't cry. She just said "Momma" about 50 times. He said he gave her an oreo cookie and she was fine. They were just playing in the floor when I came back. She was happy to see her momma though.
Goodnight, everyone. Not feeling so well, I think it is something I ate. See you again tomorrow.
Pictures from the park today.
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