When we landed in Nanning, our local guide, Belinda met us at the airport with a sign reading "Wenzel Family". We ended up having two vans - one for us and one for our luggage. Belinda is a really sweet girl and gave us some history of the area as we drove 55 minutes to our hotel. Nanning has a couple names: the Green City and City on the Motorcycle. Apparently, since the city isn't large like Beijing or Guangzhou the main mode of transportation in this city is by motorcycle. Even though the day was gray and rainy, the vegetation is amazingly beautiful! So green and lush compared to the brown and dismal coloring of Beijing. The are flowers, palm trees flowering bushes and much more!!
When we got to our hotel room, they wheeled Caitlin's crib in and set it up for us!! It's starting to sink in - but not completely yet. Tomorrow is the day!! We headed down to the Chinese restaurant in the hotel and struggled a little with ordering until the waitress happened to find another guide, Hannah who could help translate for us. Thank goodness!! She also recommended some dishes for us to try and dinner was delicious!!! Unfortunately Zach missed out - he passed out on Grandma's lap at the dinner table. Quote of the day by my Dad: "I've eaten more Chinese food in the last 3 days than I have in my whole life."
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you a special day today as you meet your little Caitlin. Just to give you an update here it is 7:30 p.m. Sunday and it's Beginning to look alot like Christmas! We have about 2 inches of snow on the ground with continual snow through midnight. Our fingers are crossed for a snow day. We are lovin it as you are enjoying the warm weather. Sending all our love and waiting with anticipation for new pictures of your complete family with news. We love you all!
ReplyDeleteGail,Larry, and Meghan
Hi everyone!
ReplyDeleteIt is Sunday evening here and Monday morning for you. We are so excited for your big day to finally arrive!!! We can't wait to see pictures of Catilin in your arms! We truly enjoy reading your posts... thousands of miles away and Dad can still make us laugh! :) All is well here. You are in our thoughts and prayers. XOX BLAF
I keep checking back to see the crib filled. :) I can't wait to see her in both of your arms... :) I have been thinking about you non stop ALL day...send everyone my love. :) Kristin
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the baby in the crib! Tearing up just thinking about it! and Gail's fingers crossing worked! Seven inches of snow in Bon Air, yea, school closed monday and tuesday. You are still having more fun than we are though! Zachary needs lego motorcycles for his legomen since he's in city on the motorcycle now! Anne from preschool :)
ReplyDeleteAnxiously awaiting the first family photo!!! We love and miss you!!
ReplyDeleteKevin, Christine and Emily
Hey Trac-
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what the time change is, but I think you're only hours away from meeting Caitlin. I gotta say, the crib in your room gave me quite a start - it's really happening!!! This is something all of you are going to remember forever - and you have lots of pics to help! Btw, I saw the quilt item on your Facebook page - very similar to Jewish wedding tradition. I'm in!