For our friends in Naples

The other families that we are traveling with have made multiple comments about the traffic here in China. They think it is the craziest driving they have ever experienced and gasps of astonishment can be heard while we are out and about on the bus. Matt and I just sit back and smile....no one would believe us if we tried to tell them that the traffic in Naples, Italy is far worse than the traffic in China....but we know that anyone that has driven in Naples knows exactly what we are talking about. Believe me, it is worse in Naples!!! There is probably more traffic on the roads here in Nanning (they have 6 million people vs. Naples 4 million) and there are definitely more people on bicycles in China, but as far as I can tell they follow the rules of the road. They stay in their appropriate lane, and I have not seen one instance of a 2 lane road being made into a 5 lane road. Granted vehicles absolutely have the right of way here in China and crossing the street on foot must be done with swiftness and great caution, but it is no different in Naples! They don't honk nearly as much here and appear to drive at a normal rate of speed. Here in China we have also seen the entire family on one motor scooter and seat belts and car seats seem to not exist (just like Naples). All in all the traffic is very similar, but we both agree that "nothing beats Naples!"

Another great day with Hannah. We see small improvements every day. She is still very serious and not smiling much, but overall she is doing very well. She has the most beautiful eyes and we cannot wait until we see the sparkle in her eyes. She absolutely loves to be held and we are happy to offer her our services. That's the great thing about having to be here so long, we don't have much else to do but hold her! We did go out this morning to a park, but it is so very hot and humid that it's hard to enjoy being outside. The air is so heavy and thick it's hard to breath.