- Scare 1: There were protests, we weren't allowed to leave the hotel, and since the government offices were shut down, we were not able to get a passport. Somehow we applied Thursday and got it two hours before we went to the airport.
- Scare 2: Judd got chickenpox and was supposed to be quarantined. Somehow we were allowed to leave.
- Scare 3: Our guide couldn't find a "very important" piece of paper for the passport. He forgot he had already turned it in.
- Scare 4: Anne's passport number was mistyped on her ticket and she wasn't allowed to board the plane. Our guide got it worked out.
It seemed like things kept going wrong in Hohhot, which may be the northernmost point on the Bermuda triangle. We are so glad to be out of there, which is sad to say. It was a hardened city, there is serious political turmoil, and it was a stressful place to be. But it's also Judd's home. So we are very glad to be in Guangzhou but a little sad to have left Judd's home.
Guangzhou is like a different country. It is humid and tropical with palm trees, banyan trees, and lush gardens everywhere. We've already met several Americans, and the first family we met were Vol fans (cue Rocky Top). We've had Starbucks and got water at a 7-Eleven. Went to a mall... like I said, it's a different country, and nothing like Hohhot.
We just wanted everyone to know that we made it safely to Guangzhou. More updates to come later...
-Chris
2 comments:
Glad you made it out of Hohhot! I was worried about you all. But I will really be glad when you land in Tennessee! I am sure that Wyatt and Rex are missing you. I hope that the rest of your trip is much less eventful, but I guess that your experiences so far show that God is really watching over you. I am sure this blog is a blessing to those getting ready to go to China to adopt their little ones. Love you all. Emily
We are so glad you made it to GZ! I am sorry to hear your stay in Hohhot was not pleasant, it was nothing like that when we were there in Sept. 2010. You will love GZ. We are trailing right behind you waiting for our TA for our second son. I am glad we will be in GZ the entire trip since he is from Southern China as the turmoil you described in Hohhot is scary! Have a great rest of your trip and we will pray for safe travels home!
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