Six Banyan Temple

Today, we went by taxi with XiXi to visit the Six Banyan Temple, a Buddhist temple. While there, Jack was blessed by a Buddhist monk in a simple ceremony. I burned some sandalwood incense as well. We also watched as some monks blessed some fish and caged sparrows, which apparently were spared from death by virtue of this blessing and will be later released. At least, that's what XiXi said...Isn't Jack a cutie in his Patriots outfit and baseball cap? (I just love a guy in a baseball cap!) He's beginning to show a little more of his personality, and he's moving around a bit more. He's also babbling just a little bit, but only while we are in our hotel room. I have to keep reminding myself that this (his coming to Guangzhou and meeting me) is the first time that he has been away from the orphanage--everything must be quite overwhelming for him right now. Anyway, enjoy the photos--more later this evening. we leave to go to the police station at 3 pm...