The Ming Tomb, another day in Nanjing

Today was a great day, we started off after waking up from a great nights sleep.  Lexi went down at 8:00 and slept all through the night without a peep.  I thought it was from all of the excitement of the day, I keep telling myself not to get to encouraged but I just put her down tonight, she was up and laughing and being very cute, and within two minutes was sound asleep.  I have heard of babies like that, mythical creatures that I refused to believe existed until now.
 
We visited the Ming Tomb today and I have to say it was amazing.  After being in the bustling city of Nanjing, going to the gardens at the tomb was so relaxing and really beautiful.  There were huge statues of Lions, Camels, and Elephants lining a long path that were carved in place there over 600 years ago.  All of the stone work and the gardens were breathtaking.  We also visited the Wall of Nanjing that was built over 1600 years ago, it surrounds part of the city and was just incredible.
 
Nanjing is a very interesting place, lots of tourists from all over the world come here and I can see why.  There is so much to do, tons of shopping, and a tremendous amount of history.  All of the main roads are lined with massive Sycamore trees, it reminds me so much of France, of all places, as you drive down the streets.
 
Lexi is really starting to show more of her adorable personality.  I know I have said this already, but she is such a SWEET BABY, she has the cutest smile and is starting to babble a lot.  She recognizes me and when I give her big smile her little face crinkles with a big smile right back at me.
 
We are ready to get on to the next stage of our journey and to the luxury of Guangzhou.
It seems like all of China in under construction and the pollution has been pretty bad.  We had a bit of sun today but mostly it has been that hazy dreary sky shrouded with pollution.  We sometimes forget how fortunate we are back in the states...
 
Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful comments, my dear friend Maria has emailed them to me since I cannot access blogger here in China.  They have been so encouraging and kind, and I truly appreciate each one.
 

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