Monthly Archives: December 2010

The zoo was about 15 minutes drive from our hotel. Last time I was at the zoo in USA was at least over 15 years ago. Before getting to the zoo’s entrance, they have these Guangzhou Asian Games 2010 characters … Continue reading →

This morning, our guide told us to stay in our hotel room until she gives us a call and wait for instructions before heading to the American Embassy.  Before we expected a phone call from her, we had time to … Continue reading →

We had a tour of the Six Banyan Temple.  It was built between the years of 420 – 479 and to enshrine the sacred Buddhist remains of Sakyamuni.  The temple was renamed several times.  Original name was Changshou Temple (Longevity … Continue reading →

I finally got a chance to take pictures of the garden view near the Cascade Cafe where we have our complimentary breakfast. Outdoor eating area of the cafe Waterfall with red bridge Lots of fish in the pondWoman and bird … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, it will be 1 week since we met Nathan.  How much more do we know about him? 1. He hates plane rides since there isn’t much room for him to move around. 2. He is independent in some ways. … Continue reading →

Last night, we got dropped off at the new terminal at Wuhan Airport.  It is very modern but not big.  We checked in our bags but the agent would not issue a ticket for our son because their system showed … Continue reading →

We leave Wuhan tonight at 6:40pm and fly to Guangzhou which is less than 2 hrs flight.  Today we will go to some office to get papers notarized.  At the office, we should also receive his birth certificate, abandonment decree … Continue reading →

For breakfast this morning, they finally served fried rice!  I have been wondering when they will have fried rice.  Also they served my favorite congee (preserved duck eggs).  So far this week, they served fish congee, shrimp congee and chicken … Continue reading →