Day 3 in Nanchang

Hi! This is John
Yesterday was an easy-going day. We started out with Audrey Lu He meeting some relatives through Skype. She met Mom Mom and Grandad on Bertie's side and Grandma on John's. She also met some cousins, aunts and uncles.
Later in the morning the whole group went to the People's Park and enjoy the pretty day. Most of Nanchang residences do not have yards or open space, so everyone spends time at the park. At the time of day we were there, the Chinese grandparents were out with their babies and children. Our group got lots of attention and we made many new friends. The Chinese grandmothers would come up to us to make sure that our babies were wrapped up and kept warm. It was sunny and in the mid to upper 50's so I was just wearing a short sleeve shirt. The grannies would come up to me and check out Audrey and were OK with her, but would cluck at me about being out without any coat on.
After the park we went to a porcelain store to do some shopping. We picked up a couple of nice memento's from Audrey's province which is known for it's production of fine porcelain.
That night, we went to dinner downstairs in the restaurant with another member of our group and her daughter Cloe Yun. Both Audrey and Yun Yun were having a great time and the wonderful waitresses had both of them cackling with laughter.
Also the 7th was Audrey's 10 month birthday.

 So beautiful sleeping on the bus.  This picture also shows why Audrey had such a big issue with car seats once we were back in the USA. 

 Bundled up but Baba was scolded for wearing short sleeves in 50 degree weather.

 John C and his granddaughter Lily.

  Script brush writing in the

park.

 Statue of the rebel this park is named for ... unfortunately can't remember his name.

 Cute picture of Baba and sleeping Audrey.  Looking back at these pictures I'm surprised at how well she slept while being transported.  ! year later this is not her practice although she is an excellent sleeper in her own bed.

 The tea set we bought in Nanchang.

 And vase.  This traditional design is something we learned about from the documentaries we watched before traveling and were intent on buying.

  Gotcha day + 2 days @ Galatic Hotel.