Guangzhou Update

It has been a couple of busy days for us in Gaungzhou.  We arrived late due to a delayed flight so we had a long day of travel coming in, and a shorter night than usual.  Again a guide, Kathy, met us at the airport and has been wonderful since that moment.

The first day was pictures for Hope's visa to travel home and a medical exam.  With the schedule a bit whacked, she was not a very happy girl in her picture.  And like most of us, she did not enjoy the doctor's visit much either.  Of course a doctor visit here is a bit different.  I am not sure that you could even call it controlled chaos.  The office was packed with probably 50 families there for their child's exam, plus 30 plus locals wanting in.  You don't have an appointment, you just work yourself into line and sit down in the doctor's room when the chair opens up before someone else does.  Hope checked out just fine, with a giggle from the doctor who had to squeeze her rolly legs and precious cheeks.

 We were then able relax for the rest of the day, with an opportunity to meet up with those from our group in Beijing for dinner that night.  It was wonderful to see them and their children.  What an amazing sight to see the group expand with the children and how well they all are doing.

 Yesterday we had a chance to do a little bit of sightseeing.  Guangzhou is the 5th largest city in China and a major trade hub for the country.  It is very much like Beijing in the development.  We also had to work on the paperwork for our appointment with the US Consulate.  This paperwork is the last step for us to complete.  After it has been turned in and reviewed we will go back the next day to have an interview and take the oath for Hope on citizenship.  It is then time for us to start getting ready to come home!