Last post from China

Our consulate appointment is in a couple of hours. We spend about three hours on the bus and in the office, during which we are not allowed to bring any food or drink for the baby. There will be a lot of frustrated babies there! I guess that for security reasons they don't want to have to search all the backpacks and diaper bags.

We are all packed up and ready to go. Many families are leaving today or tomorrow. We leave the hotel before 6 tomorrow. What's funny is that the hotel is packed now with Amway conventioneers! When they get out of their meetings it can be hard to get an elevator.

We also had a funny experience with a 20 something male in the elevator on Wednesday. He asked us "What's with all the babies?" I guess he didn't expect to see so many in a five star hotel. He seemed a little concerned that they might be some sort of a complimentary gift. We explained to him the whole visa process for the US ends in Guangzhou and many of the families stay in the White Swan.

We have had a great time here, but are ready to come home. We'll post once we get home with a complete family photo.

Much love,
Paul