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Posted at 08:16 PM on May 30, 2009

First - Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad. I hope a granddaughter is a good "present". big grin

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We are finally in Guangzhou, the last leg of the trip! We arrived late last night so we are all a bit tired today. Let me say the in-China flights are AWFUL! But Guangzhou is beautiful - much nicer and cleanier than Nanchang. We did some shopping today and went to a Thai restaurant for dinner. The shopping is amazing! I bought two Chinese dresses for Claire for $9 and am having one custom made for me for $28! There is jade, and pearls, and ivory - OH MY! I had to keep reminding myself this is only the first day and to take it easy.

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Tomorrow will not be pleasant for Claire - it is her visa physical. Because I am a Hague (I800) family, she will most likely need several shots. I'm going to give her a dose of Motrin before we leave. I also will be filling out LOTS of paperwork tomorrow, so a pretty boring day.

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3 Comments

Jan
Reply Jan
12:18 AM on May 31, 2009
Wishing you happy travels, as well as, happy shopping in Guangzhou!!! Also wishing Miss Claire well with her physical!! Good luck with all your paperwork! And, looking forward to the next post!!
((Hugs))!!!!
Jan, John & Jillian Rose
Reply Alyson
06:57 AM on May 31, 2009
Shop, shop, shop..... We bought the usual "stuff" plus a chop with AA's name, chop stick sets, silk, etching of her referral picture, teapot, etc. Have fun!
Reply Chris M
04:16 PM on June 02, 2009
Hi Deb, I am a fellow member of the Jan LID group and have been following your journey to bring Claire home since we heard the devastating news of your husband's death. I am thrilled beyond words to see you and Claire together at last and wish you a safe trip and happy travels.