June 30: Pavilian and depart to Guangzhou

This is the largest Pavilian in all of China. It is walking distance from our hotel and since our flight back to Guangzhou was in the evening, we had a little time to visit this very lovely place. We just recieved Caelyn's Chinese visa and passport last night so she is able to fly. From China's perspective, Caelyn is ours and we can leave China with her. Going back to Guangzhou we will be doing the paperwork for the U.S. Consulate (so from U.S.'s perspective, Caelyn will become a citizen as soon as we land in America).

The last week has gone by in a flash. We came to China with the notion as long as we don't get sick and have Caelyn in our arms...we don't care about anything else. But we have experienced far more than we could ever dreamt of. We have been moved and inspired by this beautiful province that had given us our daughter. Today is particularly momentous. It is the first time our little girl will leave the land in which she was born and lived all her little life. She will be flying for the first time. It was bitter-sweet as we said farewell to our guide whom we adore and this beautiful place and experience.

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