We really enjoyed our “vacation” in Hong Kong! What a city! We got to experience the hustle and bustle in some of the most upscale shopping and financial districts. We also had an up close experience of a traditional fishing village. Hong Kong is such a mix of modern & ethnic, of the East & the West. There are plenty of Starbucks and McDonalds, and many people speak English.
Yesterday we took a 3 hour bus ride to Guangzhou, our new home for the rest of our trip. This is a huge city of 13 million people, yet the hotel where we are staying is located in a part of the city which is really an island. Things here seem quiet and quaint. Things here are also feeling strange and surreal. Because this city is the location of the US Consulate, every adoption ends here. We happen to be starting here too because Evian is from this province.
So, everywhere we go there are adoptive families. Lots of adoption stories being exchanged, lots of congratulations given. And those who have had their child for 3 or more days seem to have lots of advice to offer those of us who will receive our children TODAY!
Yes, it is 2:00pm “China time” now. We will have Evian by about 3:30. We can hardly wait!!!
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