Another busy day today, and unfortunately no pics for it...I accidentally deleted some from this morning!!! Fortunately our travelmates will share...some how, just need to figure out a way.
We first to Jingshan Park, which is within the Forbidden City. It is a beautiful walking park, with Ming/Qing dynasty architecture. We went to watch the locals do tai chi in the early morning. We are still not able to sleep at night and then got up to be on the bus at 6:30 am. Still in the dark, we drove through the streets of Beijing to the park. We were able to do some tai chi and explore a bit.
Then on to the CCAA, which is the branch of government where the adoptions are processed for China. Here, we saw the thousands of files, the Matching Room or the "Magic Room" (where babies are selected for families)! Then, we went upstairs where they had planned some cultural activities for the children. Our group learned origami and the other group, calligraphy. It was a wonderful time, with the kids enjoying themselves in Chinese activities and where we got a chance to visit more with our travel group
and chat.
We first to Jingshan Park, which is within the Forbidden City. It is a beautiful walking park, with Ming/Qing dynasty architecture. We went to watch the locals do tai chi in the early morning. We are still not able to sleep at night and then got up to be on the bus at 6:30 am. Still in the dark, we drove through the streets of Beijing to the park. We were able to do some tai chi and explore a bit.
Then on to the CCAA, which is the branch of government where the adoptions are processed for China. Here, we saw the thousands of files, the Matching Room or the "Magic Room" (where babies are selected for families)! Then, we went upstairs where they had planned some cultural activities for the children. Our group learned origami and the other group, calligraphy. It was a wonderful time, with the kids enjoying themselves in Chinese activities and where we got a chance to visit more with our travel group
and chat. I was overwhelmed by the planning and effort 
that has gone into this event. From being in the Beijing newspaper, to receiving greetings from the Secretary of State, to the fanfare at the Civil Affairs government offices, it has truly been a wonderful experience...to feel that they welcome our efforts to have bonds with China, and likewise that they want ties to our girls and America.
Later in the afternoon, we flew to Chongqing....how great it is to be back here! The scenery is lush, palms, and humid surrounded by green hills. While we waited for our flight out of Beijing, our gate area happened to have a play area---thankfully! The kid
s loved r
unning around and we loved snapping pics of them!
that has gone into this event. From being in the Beijing newspaper, to receiving greetings from the Secretary of State, to the fanfare at the Civil Affairs government offices, it has truly been a wonderful experience...to feel that they welcome our efforts to have bonds with China, and likewise that they want ties to our girls and America.Later in the afternoon, we flew to Chongqing....how great it is to be back here! The scenery is lush, palms, and humid surrounded by green hills. While we waited for our flight out of Beijing, our gate area happened to have a play area---thankfully! The kid
s loved r
unning around and we loved snapping pics of them!
Aren't these girls adorable? They are enjoying Tom & Jerry in the airport.
Our new friend, Gracie..isn't she adorable?!
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