Trip to China
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Yesterday, we finished the afternoon by going to the notary department to finalize our adoption papers and then to Wal-mart. What an experience. Nothing like the US Wal-mart. There must have been a couple hundred people in Wal-mart. They have a special escalator where you take the shopping cart down the escalator to the next floor (food area). We were able to get diapers, wipes, fruit juice, wash clothes, etc. It is hot and humid in Nanchang and after our many appointments and our shopping trip, we were all exhausted and not feeling well so we missed the group dinner and stayed in. Today, we are all feeling better. We went as a group to the local park. The People Park in Nanchang was beautiful. It is well landscaped. It contained a lake with paddle boats, a small amusement park and grassy areas where people were practicing the martial arts. We noted many people practicing martial arts with swords. The babies attracted many individual's attention. We were given cards that explained that we were adoptive parents and we were able to show the interested people. We received many thumbs up signs from the people. We met two English majors from the local university. They are shown in the picture with Melynda and Greg. They were fluent in English and very interested in why we were in Nanchang. This afternoon was a free day. We went to the play room and played with bubbles. Each day Melynda becomes more comfortable with us. We were able to receive many smiles this afternoon while playing with bubbles. We have a great guide, Grace who leading us. She is caring, compassionate and patient. Without her help, this trip would not have been as enjoyable. You can see her in the picture with Melynda. She is the one in the pink hat. Tomorrow we have a tour and are going to the porcelain row for shopping. Nanchang is know for their porcelain.

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