Trip to China
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Saturday, April 5, 2008 Well, Evie took her first plane ride today (and her 2nd) to get to Guangzhou. We all did great on the flights, but it was a busy day. It is such a different landscape here. We went from the dry, desert heat to the humid, green, palm trees. It is amazing here! Our hotel is beautiful. Our room has a huge view of the Pearl River. Tonight there was a light show and music. We could see it from our room. There are boats of all sizes constantly traveling the river with bright lights flashing. It reminds you a little of the lights in Las Vegas. When we returned from our Thai dinner the hotel had turned down our beds, with slippers and a special feet mat with a container holding 2 delicious chocolates. It feels like we are on a vacation here! We are basically on a small island that is filled with shops and little restaurants. The area really caters to adoptive families. As you walk the streets there are gardens along side full of lush, green shrubs, plants, and trees. It is really wonderful. What a change to go from China’s poorest province to the prosperity of the South. We think Evie is starting to warm up more to us because we are finding out she can do a few more things than we thought, such as wave bye, say bye, and give kisses in the air. One of her kisses actually landed on my hand today. We are so in love with her. Scott said tonight as we were watching the light show from our window ( I first had to convince Evie the light show was better than the brass knobs on the cabinet) that having Evie in our lives is the best thing we have ever done. I have to agree!

Baby's First Plane Ride After a Long Day's Travel

Living High at the White Swan Hotel


Staff Prepares our Beds with Slippers and Chocolates


The Light Show and River from our Window


Baby's New Bed at the White Swan

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