Laibin city

A visit to Laibin and Aiying's orphanage

on the drive their. It is nice that they are mostly playing but sometimes fights erupt. "Umm...just like Chinese children " our guide says.

outside the orphanage gate. they rushed to see Aiying. The guard asked for our passports and our guide said "Do you read English" "I don't think so!"

They were thrilled that Ying still understands some Manadrin and spoke to them with a "Laibin accent"(!?)

Being fussed over and given gifts of a beautiful lace scarf and a sweet kitten purse.

I brought an album filled with pictures of the kids adopted from the orphanage and their lives now. there were many letters from the kids.

The best present you can bring an orphanage staff.

The orphanage garden.

Ying and her shopping mentor and buddy! They went shopping together even when Ying was in foster care.

across the street from the Children's Hospital where Ying was found. (In front of the Government Medical Workers apts)

Surprised when a food vendor started sharing information about a baby being left in front of her seven years ago. Usually they were left in front of the hospital. across the street. Beautiful baby girl, nice quality blankets. "Doesn't remember" if man or woman left her.

Happy girl- in her hometown.

Laibin City is under huge construction. it just became a city of 1.5 million.

An emotionally draining day. We spent the evening in the bar at the Majestic watching a wedding as it happened. Had to love the pink tie and tux on the groom! Very cute!