Yesterday, we moved to the White Swan Hotel for our last three days. The room is much smaller but the hotel is very fancy. They have a truly fantastic Koi pond and lots to look at. Kai and I have been in the pool a lot which is very nice. Our move was a bit awkward. Marching three blocks down the road with the bellman pushing our 6 + bags along. Of course this bellman wasn't allowed into the White Swan so there we were in the driveway while the Swan bellman unloaded and we were all set. Yesterday also involved taking Yun Zhen to the doctor to pass a physical which she did. She's got a passport and then we wrap up tomorrow and head out early Friday morning. Yesterday was the first super-hot day. It's the Canton Festival now and there are lots of businessmen in town. This means I'm getting a whole different set of solicitations now when I go out for a walk or to run errands. Many of these "masseuses" even have business cards.
The Swan is very American oriented. Lots of white families adopting. It's a little shocking to see obese America again and the free buffet is a bit competitive in the morning. There's lots of competition for the couch in the playroom (sponsored by mattel). Meanwhile when out and about there are lots of locals out exercising in any open space.
Yun Zhen continues to charm everyone and crawls up to us and begs to be tickled. She grins and smiles and she seemed ok when we took her with us from visiting the orphanage. It will interesting to see how the ride home goes.
Kai is into Justice League stories and I told him 5 hours of them on the way to and from the orphanage. It gets to be a drag but seems to keep him getting carsick.
Looking forward to seeing everyone though we'll be a wreck for a bit I think. Tomorrow, I turn 39 and reflecting on these last couple of life altering weeks I find myself at ease here and I do wish we could stay longer. It's been lovely to add Yun Zhen to our family and to get to know her.
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What a lovely piece. Jeff...I was at the White Swan with Sue A a number of years ago -- We were "dropped off" there to start our visit in Guangzhou -- We were even in the driveway -- can't remember why.
Happpy birthday to you...This will be a really big year. Hope Kai is feeling better about "change"
We look forward to seeing you -- don't forget to send the grocery list -- or I will just make something up. I realize I don't know what type of milk everyone drinks.
diana
Happy Birthday, Jeff!
It's so fun to read your descriptions of exploring Guangzhou and I'm very glad that you all were able to visit the orphanage. It sounds like Yun Zhen is doing beautifully! It's clear that you're trying hard to give Kai plenty of attention. I hope that the transition to big brother is going fine for him. I know that it's not an easy one to make.
Hearing about The White Swan is bringing back lots of memories from when we adopted Amelia Fu Min.
I felt kind of stressed about the prospect of the flight back when we adopted Amelia but in the end, it went just fine. When you guys get back, be sure to tag me for help in any way. :)
Susan
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