Thursday in Nanchang

Today is our last full day in Nanchang. We are waiting for the children's passports -in China this is done at the police station. On Tuesday, we went to the Civil Affairs Office, the Notary Office, and the the police station in order to complete the adoption and do the paperwork for the passport. The rest of the time we've just been waiting for the passport. We will fly out to Guangzhou tomorrow. This is where the children will obtain their visas to come to the USA. When we come home, the moment the plane touches US soil, the children will all be American citizens! A few of us ventured out for a walk this morning. Crossing the street here is like crossing hwy 40 at 5pm. It was terrifying - cars, buses, bikes and scooters all coming in different directions. I don't think they obey traffic signals and they definitely don't give pedestrians the right of way! We are going to a porcelain factory at 5pm (should be a fun time for Jordyn!) - then to dinner, and then to a fountain show. I'll try to get some pictures. It's hard because Jordyn wants to be carried all the time so the camera stays in the bag! I must say I'm looking forward to Guangzhou. There is a breeze off the water I'm told so not quite so hot. I met a young man who works in housekeeping at the hotel. He speaks very good English - said he learned it in primary school. He is in college now working on a hospitality degree. He has lots of questions about the US and he filled me in on things around here. My dear daughter is sleeping. She likes a 2 hour nap during the day and 10 hours at night - she must be mine, right??!! Things are going very well today and I realize now that the behavior is out of fear. We were on the elevator this morning and several Chinese men got on. She immediately started pulling my hair. Others in the group think she is afraid she will be given away again when we go out - I think they are right. More later - thanks everyone for staying in touch!!!!!