Tuesday, August 19, 2008

HOMEWARD BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's been a long journey, with another huge leg to go, but this will be the last post from China. We leave tomorrow morning at 5:30AM for the airport. We land at BWI Wednesday, 7:10PM, Northwest flight 1144.

Today we relaxed a little with no big plans and packed up most of our gear in the morning. Aidan had an early nap and then our group piled in a bus for a trip to the U.S. Consulate. There we had to appear in person to finalize Aidan's visa and then there is a brief oath ceremony. All went well, which was good after yesterday's news that computer problems were causing the visas to be delayed. ramifications of that would have been a delay in leaving. Catherine from Holt was all over the situation and between her coaxing and I suppose some help from the computer Gods things were finally back on line.

Some random pictures from the our last day include a breakfast shot of Aidan at the window overlooking the river, a typical outdoor street market, bride and groom posing in 120 degree heat index, the hotel pool, and shots from the 23rd floor looking up and down the river.






































































And now for one last daily fix. If you recall yesterdays photo of Aidan squatting on the potty we must say we are having great success in that department. We haven't changed a poopy diaper in three days because he goes on the potty. He has perfected the action. today Mama was holding him in position. Right there looking at the business end and smelling the finished business. I jokingly went over and pinched her nose. Now Aidan reaches out and pinches our nose for us... That's the least he could do.

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