Once we arrived at the Great Wall we started our journey up!! It was windy and cold there and could not see very far because of the sand that was blowing around. Could not believe how steep it was!! Jason and I only made it to the first lookout tower. The youngest member of the group that went with us and her mom made it all the way to the third tower. I have no idea how they did it! Jason got an ice cream bar when we got back to the bottom. There were also souvenir shops at the bottom. When we got back in the van to leave, we all had sand in our mouths and when we wiped off our faces they were brown. We spent an hour and a half at the Great Wall it is still almost surreal that we are really in China.
After the Great Wall we headed to a place called The Friendship Shop. There were tons of vendors inside and we also had a very traditional Chinese lunch while we were there. Tried lots of different foods and liked almost all of them. After we ate we spent a little time looking at the vendors then we all decided not to go to the park. On the way back to the hotel they took us by the CCCWA this is where all of our paperwork had to go to be approved. Everyone is getting really excited about getting their children and we all just wanted an evening to relax and get some sleep before that happens!
Jason and I have packed up our things and are going to go spend some time in the hot tub. We leave this hotel at 10:00 tomorrow morning to fly to Andrew’s province. Cannot believe that we are going to be parents on Monday!!
Thanks for the prayers and please continue to pray for an easy transition for Andrew.
Hi guys! It's so fun to read about your trip! I'm glad you're getting ti see all thise things you might otherwise never have gotten to see. Of course, the best is yet to come! Can't wait to see those pics show up of the three of you together! The little guy has no idea how much his union with you guys has been anticipated...praying for you and Andrew. Btw, are you able to get private emails? If so, which address would you be checking? Love you guys!
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so happy to see the update! Great Wall was something special, but nothing compared ton the fact that you will be PARENTS so soo! Praying and asking for prayers for a smooth transition for Andrew. I'll pray about that for you two later!!
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The weather here today is almost perfect. If only the sun would stay out! We're grilling ribs and corn on the cob with slaw and baked beans. Yum! Thinking of you guys. Love you!
ReplyDeleteIt is getting closer to the day that you two will hold that precious little boy of yours. How exciting! I can't hardly wait to see the pictures of the three of you. I can't believe that you saw the Great Wall of China! That has always been a dream of mine. I am so glad that you two are enjoying yourselves there, but your biggest excitement, enjoyment will come Monday. Take lots of pictures. So proud of you Kimberly and Jason. I love you both very much. GOOD NIGHT, GOD BLESS YOU AND I LOVE YOU. Love, Dad
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