Exploring the Island

We had quite a day here in Guangzhou. We started the morning with Hannah's medical exam - the final hurdle before we can apply for her visa to come home. It was a very cursory exam - really just making sure that she is healthy enough to leave China and come into the US.

We also spent some more time exploring Shamian Island and our hotel. The White Swan is on Shamian Island, and it's a cute little area, even totally under construction. We have been window shopping - real shopping tomorrow, since we want to get some squeeky shoes and a Chinese dress for Hannah, as well as some gifts to put away for special occasions. This afternoon we had a playdate with two new friends - the girl in the middle Mara met online four years ago when we started the wait, and we have been emailing the whole time. They live in Florida, but she is Australian and her husband is from the Boston area. It was great to finally meet (though pretty funny that we came all the way to China to do it!) and have our girls play together! All three of us are in the same online adoption group. :) (you can also see more of the playroom here - it's a big hit with Hannah!) Oh yes - the picture of us in front of the waterfall is INSIDE the hotel. I wasn't joking about it being fancy! And, of course, I have to share a post-bath picture. She likes her baths, but will like them even more when we get home and we can play more in the water. You can't drink the water in China without boiling it first so bathtime is a bit tricky!

We miss you all so much - just a few more days and we come home! :)



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