Arrived Nanjing

Two years ago to the day that we left China with Clara, we arrived again much bleary-eyed last night. In the pitch darkness we had our first of what I'm sure will be many interesting car journeys through back roads around the airport to the Nanjing Ramada where the three of us fell asleep within minutes of getting our room. 

Breeda's first day in China was spent getting familiar with our neighborhood. We located a small grocery store for snacks, explored the surrounding streets. Nanjing is a much richer city than Shenyang. The roads and traffic are much more orderly, cars are newer, people are very well-dressed. This is one of the richest cities in China.

As Pam suggested we had a silk hair washing in the hotel this afternoon. Lovely antidote to recover from our journey which was 24 hours door-to-door.

Then we met up with T and her family - another Homeland (our adoption agency) family. Their 9-year old and Breeda enjoyed our walk together. They are playing a game in the hallway now. Later we expect to meet the other family. In the morning we will all meet our guide in the lobby who will take us to meet our children.

Tomorrow: Lila. Finally.