White Cloud Mountain

We took advantage of our free time this morning and slept a little later than normal then had a late breakfast -- partly because Allen was busy watching the NFL playoffs!  We spent a couple of hours bargaining for some souvenirs before heading back to the hotel for an early nap so we could meet our agency group at 2:30 for some pictures at the White Swan and a trip to White Cloud Mountain.  It is a botanical garden of sorts and was absolutely beautiful!  MM and WW, you would have loved it!  Most of today's pictures were taken there.  After the garden, we all went to the Thai restaurant around the corner from the hotel for a delicious dinner.  Now that we know what they have there, I think we'll be back often!  Peyton particularly enjoyed the chicken wings.  Conner, you would have been proud of the way she cleaned them off!!   On the way to the garden, our guide was talking to Peyton and asking her various things.  When she asked her English name, she quickly said "Peyton" -- which we weren't aware she knew!  She has already learned quite a few phrases and is also starting to loosen her grip on Madison.  Apparently she has decided that the rest of us are okay too!    Tomorrow is a free day, so Allen and Carson are planning to go to the Safari Park while the girls join the group for some shopping in the afternoon.  We've already bought a new suitcase to haul our goodies home!!  Now we just need someone to lug it through the airport.