Hanging out

We've had alot of downtime these couple of days in Guangzhou. Nanning was very organized and we had a set schedule almost everyday. Here we've all been pretty much on our own. We've really bonded with the other members of our group. We're all very supportive and helpful with each other and all of us were worried when Zoe got sick and had to go to the doctor - she's doing better. Yesterday we took a nice long walk along the water with Madi, Jimmy & Juliana. Then we shopped and had lunch. There are so many other families here going through the same process as us. It's amazing to see all the kids with their new families. Today is Red Couch Photo Day. It is a tradition in the White Swan Hotel to take a photo of the girls wearing Chinese outfits on their famous red couch. We'll post those pictures later. Here's some other pictures to enjoy.

White Swan Hotel

View from our room on the 15th floor

The city across the river.

Finally, a decent cup of coffee.

We met Gia and her Mom Cathy at Starbucks. They're from Manhattan Beach.

Hanging out at Starbucks.

Walk along the water.

Local police station

With Madi & Juliana. The girls had nicknames in the orphanage. Anna was Xixi (Shi Shi). Juliana was Tong Tong.

Me & my girl.