We decided that we had enough local cuisine (McDonalds and KFC), and walked 15 minutes down to the TGI Fridays. Deb, Kirk and Olivia joined us for lunch. It was so great! Mmmm... real food. We ated until we couldnt move and then went accross the street to the Hagendas for ice cream cones.
After lunch we went back to the hotel to meet Shirley and pick up our scroll and stamps that we had ordered. They are awesome. We also sent out for some laundry (We would kill for a washer, dryer, and dishwasher!!!!!!)
Then we headed back to the Silk Market on our own. We wheeled and dealed- Alex was on fire. She was lowballing them like crazy. She was convincing them that she had already bought from them and just wanted more at the same low price! Some of them gave up easily, some yelled to us as we were walking away. We did much better the second time around. We bought a Chinese table runner- the lady started us at 850 yuan and we managed to get it for 60 yuan. Its nuts there. Kirk and Deb bought 6 pairs of shoes- all for $10 each- Adidas, Nike, Puma (or so the logo said), but the quality looks good. Who knows. We came back with a tired girl and had a quite night in our Suite.
Love Alex, Jason and Hailey.
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I don't envy those vendors when they are up against the bargaining QUEEN. I am sure the other parents have learned a few tricks watching our Alex in action.
The vendors will likely speak of our Alex, for years to come,with venom in their voices "that blonde Canadian who?????? (don't know how to say that in Chinese but will leave that to your imagination) !!
Of course, I am only kidding Alex, you have always known how to get good bang for your buck (yuan) and love the challenge!
You know you're ready to come home when you are yearning for appliances! Wonder how long it will be before you wish yourselves back in China once you're home and reality sets in?
I love this story,it is so you guys,
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