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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Six Banyan Temple

Hi All
Sorry for the late post. Hope you catch it before bed. We went to the Six Banyan Temple today. It was a very interesting place. They have all kinds of Budhas and it was intriguing to watch the people pray and light incense sticks for the Budhas. They have a Budha for fertility(who knew) and also a new one to protect them against SARS.

This city is far more western and easy to navigate than the others we have been in so far. They cator to adoptive families because all families are funneled out of the country through this city due to the presence of the US Consulate and possibly others for all I know.

We have our Visa pictures and official doctors appointment for Samantha today. We also have lots of paperwork to complete this afternoon. Then we are free to shop and eat the rest of the evening.

We ate at a Thai resturaunt last night whch was very interesting. It was good but it still seems strange to see boiled pigs feet and the like on a menu.

4 days to go until we fly home!!!The count down is on...

Kim













6 comments:

Unknown said...

glad to hear from you. Thanks for the picture of the four of you.

looking forward to seeing you on Friday.

Dad (Grampa O) and Marta (Gramma)

Nichole said...

Thank you for the terrific pictures. The pictures of the sisters together are precious. The kitchen sure missed your help during our cookie hour. You always hang in until the bitter end. I am so incredibly anxious to see each of you.

Mom and Dave said...

Hi,
The pictures are great,What a great experience you will have to share with your class when you get home.
The girls look very happy, like they are having a good time with each other. The weather here has been really nice about 75 and sunny. The clouds are comming in today with a cool down and rain for Tuesday and Wednwesday, but only to around 60. So enjoy the warm weather, it may be the last you will have of it till next year. Have a great next 4 days and huggs to the girls, cant wait to see you.
Love,
Mom and Dave

Suzanne and Jocob shorey said...

It has been so great to see your journey through the pictures. We are looking forward to your safe return. A message for Caitlin, Jacob has been missing you and has looked for you quite a bit recently. He has a big smile on his face knowing that you will return from China soon. Have a good trip back.
Suzanne and Jacob Shorey

Mike, Kristi, Robby and Rylee said...

Hay All,

The pictures are great. The ones with the girls are so cute.

Too bad about the food, glad to hear they have pizza.

See you in 4 days.

Love Kristi

Tracy said...

O'Meara Family of Four,
I have been loving your blog. Of course I haven't had much time to reply back due to all this stressful wedding planning! Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so anxious for you to come home. Have a safe trip back. Keep up the great blog work. I am enjoying all the big/little sister pictures. Love ya. Tracy