Today we had a leisurely morning and did a small bit more shopping, ate lunch at Lucy's again . We also took in some of the morning streetlife. It was pretty cool to see older people kicking around a hackey-sack for exercise. It was like we were back in the 80's. People were doing this all over the park.
Around 3:00 P.M., we left for the adoptive parents swearing in at the U.S. Consulate. This is where the children's Visas are done and upon entering the U.S. this enables the adopted children to become U.S. citizens. After the ceremony, we said our good-byes to Brig, Christine & Alley and Karen K., Rachel & Katey. They left for the airport straight from the consulate with our guide, Michael. By the way, just seconds after the picture under the immigration sign, we were informed that we weren't allowed to this by consulate security. So, I wouldn't recommend doing the same as we did. OOPS.
Jeff, Darla, Kady and we returned to the hotel. I stayed back and started packing, while Karen and Natalie went shopping for another piece of luggage and a couple more keepsakes Karen had special-ordered for us.
Later, we got together with the remaining Digbys and Michael and shared some wonderful Italian takeout from Danny's Bagels. When you are in Guangzhou, I'd highly encourage you to get delivery from Danny's Bagels. The food is great.
Afterwards, we finished packing and went to bed.
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