Guangzhou

Friday ended our stay in Zhengzhou. We were so ready to move on. The “5 Star” hotel there is not the greatest. I, personally, do not enjoy putting my toilet paper in the trash can instead of the toilet! I am sad to leave our guides, however. They are the best.

Thankfully, our flight to Guangzhou was uneventful. Everything in my stomach stayed where it needed to be and there were no typhoons to interfere with our flight. Great progress!

We all piled into a bus and headed to the China Hotel. This hotel is amazing. It truly is a 5 star hotel. The beds are soft, there is a huge bathtub, and I get to flush my toilet paper! Praise the Lord!

Around 11 at night I headed back down to see if the next group from CCAI had made it in. I have been anticipating this moment for a few days. I rounded the corner to the lobby, and there standing at the desk were our friends, the Wong’s. I admit to a few tears. It was like a little bit of home right here in China. God had moved our paperwork together and now we get to finish our trip with some dear friends. I anticipate a lot of laughter!

This morning found us headed to the medical clinic for their exam. It was pretty typical. Screaming children, crowded rooms, and controlled chaos. Both of our kiddos did a great job. Nate may have a hernia, but I am not too worried about that. Once we get home, we will get that checked out.

We had a bit of time after the exam to roam around the area. We hit a few shops and bought Mae a pair of shoes. Shopping isn’t my favorite thing to do, and it is so hot here.  I was not disappointed when it was time to head back to the bus.

The kids are both down for a nap, Jon is off to play some ping pong with Bryan Wong, and I am content to sit in a quiet room. This evening we will have dinner together as a group, and then call it a day.