Last post from Taiwan
Today we started out at the Dr.'s office. Maya has a fever and is coughing pretty hard, so we wanted her checked out before we put her on an airplane tomorrow. She just has a cold, nothing to serious, so that is a good thing. Despite being sick, she has been pretty good. We took her to the Handicraft Market today, it is a great place to see all the fun items that you can get here under one roof. The prices are not as good as you can find at the night markets, but I liked the quiet, non crowded, shopping compared to the people everywhere shopping. The night markets are a definete must if you are coming, you get a true feel for Taiwan at the night markets.
We also went to Taipei 101, and the Chiang Kai-Shek Memeorial Hall. Both were incredible.
It has been another great day getting to know our fiesty little girl, She definetely knows what she wants and when she wants it!! On the way back to the hotel, we threw the diaper bag in the trunk of the taxi, well 3 minute into the ride she decided she was hungry. Let's just say the cab driver was plugging his ear with one hand and driving in rush hour traffic with the other!! Rush hour traffic by the way is scary...nothing a driver should be navigating one handed!!! Have I mentioned the scooter riders? Hundreds of them everywhere, coming at you from all directions, and very gutsy!!
David has already fed Maya her first ice cream cone and that went over very well, She would not let it out of her sight!
We have had an amazing time here in Taiwan, but we are so ready to come home. This is our last post until we are back in the states. Thank you so much for all the sweet comments from everyone, it has helped us so much to know that we have so many of you supporting us.
Boys, get ready, she's coming home! We can't wait to see you at the airport. LOVE YOU!!!
Janalee, David and Maya Xiao-Pin
8 comments:
How cute is she?! I had to get my morning Maya fix before heading out! Thanks so much for your posts, it's been so great to read about and see your adventures on the other side of the world. Yea! You finally get to buy pink!! We love you! Have a safe trip home! Love, The Dudleys :>
She is such a cutie. Love her smile with her tongue sticking out ever so slightly. I think it's great that she has a houseful of boys ready for her to get home. Good luck on your flight home.
You got some great photographs. I think its wonderful that you had another family to experience it all with; I didn't even know that occasionally happened with Taiwan. Have an uneventful trip home!
Tisra
from the Adopting from Taiwan Yahoo group, hoping to begin our homestudy soon
The picture of Maya in front of the building all by herself is soooo cute.. I love it! Be careful coming home and thank you for sharing your adventure. See you on the U.S. side.
Jana and Dave,
I have been following your visit to Tiawan and the smiles, tears and beautiful pictures of Maya.
Everyone at work is so excited to see the new addition of the Smith family. She is truely a lucky little girl.
Have a safe trip home.
Sheila
She is absolutely beautiful and your family of SEVEN is beautiful, too. I cannot wait to hear all about the boys reaction to her and her reaction to them.
Jan
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I've loved following your story.
Jen S.
She is beautiful. And looks so happy to be with her mom and dad. I cry reading your story cause its so sweet. Good luck with the flight home. I'm sure her brothers can't wait to see her!
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