We are in Guangzhou!

"This is what I'm talking about!" says Cupcake as we enter the White Swan Hotel. This place really is quite the oasis after the cold, dreary, area of Nanchang where we just left.

 

We arrived here late last night after an uneventful flight from Nanchang. Sweet Cheeks was quite the trooper on the plane, only crying a few minutes as we started our approach into Guangzhou. Once we landed and collected our luggage we were met by our new guide, Veronica. We made it to our room last night around 11:00pm. Needless to say, Sweet Cheeks was overtired and took quite a bit of convincing to go to sleep.

 

This morning we were up early because we had to meet Veronica and take the babies for their Visa pictures and then off for their medical examination. Sweet Cheeks passed with flying colors. The examination is pretty basic: weight, temperature, hearing (squeak a toy in each ear, if she moves her head toward the noise, she passes!) and a physical exam. No issues here!

 

After that, we made our way to Starbuck's for a Vanilla Latte for me and a Hot Chocolate for Cupcake. It is a warmer here and sunny which counts for a lot!  The atmosphere and surroundings are much nicer, cleaner and more quiet. I don't think I have heard the first horn blare or wave of fireworks going off. That's progress... and one day closer to home! Yippee!!!

 

We have paperwork to do this afternoon but the rest of the day is free. Sweet Cheeks is getting stronger everyday and soaking up the love. I call her my little Love Sponge. She just flourishes in the hugs, kisses and attention.

 

One thing I forgot to mention, as we were leaving the Nanchang yesterday, Michael, our guide gave us a memory book with with handprints, pictures and journaling of Sweet Cheeks. We had heard that the orphanage participated in Half The Sky and apparently, Sweet Cheeks was involved in their program. Definitely a priceless piece of her history.

 

Enough for now, enjoy the pics! Thanks for all of the emails and love from home. My eyes are still red and itchy but not draining like they were.