Nanning to Guangzhou and medical exam

Yesterday was our last day in Nanning. Barbara treated herself to a hair shampoo and straightening at a local salon while Maggie and I tried to nap (we really played the whole time). Us and another couple were brave enough to take a taxi to the local McDonald's without incident and we visited People's Park in the morning. There were a lot more people there this time, and we had about 20 curious people at one time stopping to look at us. It was an interesting experience. Our flight left Nanning at 6:10 PM. Maggie did great on the plane. It was only a one hour flight, but a good test for Thursday. We are staying at the White Swan hotel at Shamian island (I think that is how it spelt), in Guangzhou. There are a log of americans here with adopted children. Everyone adopting from China goes through Guangzhou to complete their adoption, as the U.S. consulate is located here. This morning we went to the medical clinic. Everything with Maggie is great. She does have wax build up in both ears, but that will be treated when we get home. We went to lunch AND dinner at Lucy's Bar and Grill, located next to the hotel and serving western food. I had a cheeseburger and fries for lunch and Barbara had a grilled cheese sandwich. Maggie had fruit. For dinner I had spaghetti and meat sauce while Barbara had steamed rice and a piece of garlic bread. Maggie shared our food. Maggie is still doing amazing. It rained all day today, and she insisted on holding the umbrella. She got a little fussy this morning for the first time, but I think that is because we stayed up late last night (we had Papa John's pizza waiting on us when we got to the hotel - our guide ordered it from the bus). The White Swan is very very nice. We have HBO and ESPN, but haven't watched much t.v. After we returned from lunch today, there was a barbie doll with holding a Chinese baby for Maggie. She loves it. We had the crib removed from the room, as it was uncomfortable for Maggie to sleep in (she will be sleeping with Barbara the rest of the week - Barbara doesn't mind). We also met three more families from our agency today, and completed some paperwork for our consulate appointment on Monday together. They are all very nice, and all the children are beautiful. We are doing well but we are ready to come home. Tomorrow we are going to a local museum and then to the pearl market. Our hotel is on the Pearl River, and we have just hint of a view from our room. I will definitely take pictures.