Friday, last day in China

Hi All,

I was not able to post earlier. The internet has not been working well ever since the Earthquakes.

Yesterday we had the best time going to a mountain park. We went up the mountain in a cable car, similar to a gondola. Then when you get to the top, you walk all over the mountain and see the beautiful gardens and the waterfall. The Chinese people use the parks a lot. They get up early and dance and exercise or play cards with their friends. They spend a lot of time outside because their homes are extremely small compared to U.S. standards. Outside playgrounds are used by all for exercise. I have many pictures of everything and will post them after I get home.

Madison and I are going to the U.S. Consulate in downtown Guangzhou at 2:45pm today for the final oath. The Chinese part of the adoption was finalized on December 26th, this part is required by the U.S..

We leave at 8:30 am China time tomorrow and will be home in Rochester at 6:30 pm Saturday evening (tomorrow).

I have her Buffalo Bills outfit that Liz bought a few months ago for Madison all ready to wear when we land and she officially becomes a United States Citizen. Jim has graciously offered to bring her a Syracuse Orangemen outfit to change into, very thoughtful. Probably Kevin will bring a golf hat like he put on his daughter right after she was born, too. I can only imagine. I have been working on teaching her to say "kitty" but she mostly says "more" for more food or ice cream, "baby" for her stuffed animals, "fish" for the big goldfish at the White Swan Hotel", "bye-bye" and "doggy" and "mama" sometimes.

We have had a wonderful time and have seen so many things here thanks to Jophy, our guide. She has gone out of her way to show us a great time and we really appreciate it.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words and interest in our journey. I will put pictures up when we get home!
See you all tomorrow night!

Amy and Madison