Th-th-that's all folks!

Well, it’s here: our last day in China - and in Asia. It was a lazy day for us and the kids’ crankiest day by far. We are all ready to go home.

We visited the former king of Guilin’s palace this morning which wasn’t all that interesting. Then, we walked around Guilin’s lake - again, not all that interesting.

After lunch, we visited the Reed Flute Cave, an incredibly accessible cave, perfect for small children. The formations are gorgeous, all the more so because they are lit with all these brilliant colors. Maisie had a ball “guiding” us through using Sherri’s flashlight. Hudson did not have a ball. He wanted to climb and do stupid things so we had to hold his hand or carry him. He was devastated - and loud. 

We visited a rock museum and jade shop quickly and then headed to the airport where we got yet more chicken nuggets. What would kids here do without nuggets? I can’t imagine taking kids to China 20 years ago even though both our kids are doing pretty well eating Asian food. I’m proud of them.

We’re headed back to Shanghai and tomorrow, we’ll go home. I’m ready. Soon, we'll hug all those we love, play with Digby and sleep in our own beds. Wahoo! Maisie is SO excited!