Our group was invited to a birthday party for little Haley. Her actual birthday was September 2 but we weren't here then so we celebrated November 2. We all met downstairs in the buffet restaurant where we eat breakfast every morning. It was so nice to get everyone together. We ate shrimp, chicken wings, fried and steamed rice, lots of desserts. We did not eat fish tongues or fish throats which are on the buffet. There were also lots of other dishes which we avoided so we would not get sick - although they looked okay.
The breakfast buffet is interesting each morning. The french toast has a layer of green in the middle. The ham is spam. The yogurt is thin enough to drink with a straw (but is a great choice for protein in the a.m.) There is rice soup, various chinese noodles and vegetables....and baked beans and corn on the cob. Go figure. After a week, we've figured out that you have to ask for hot water to mix in with your coffee so it's not so strong.
We got the biggest compliment after dinner tonight. We wanted a family photo with Xiulan. She said "I want to get next to this boy. He is good behavior. He is gentleman." J HAS been so good on this trip. It has been very stressful and he has handled himself well. Sarah is blessed with a great big brother and we are blessed with a wonderful son.
Tomorrow morning our group heads to Guangzhou where we will complete the requirements to get Sarah a visa to enter the US. She has a Chinese passport (with the prettiest picture! Why can't my passport picture be that pretty?) In Guangzhou we will be on Shaimin Island where lots of other American adopting families will be staying. We won't be such a "side show" there. Xiulan won't be going with us. We were all sad to hear that. Peter will be helping us there. My next post might be a day or two until we get settled in GZ. We're all ready to get out of this place and see some new scenery. One step closer to home!
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