Now that all the paperwork is in order, it's time to leave Hangzhou and go on to the American Consulate in Guangzhou to secure permission for Elle to leave China. Loading the van with 10 passengers and ±16 bags is quite a project. Thank goodness the airport is nearby and the trip is relatively short as the knee-room was less than on the airplane.
We arrived early at the airport only to find that our flight had been canceled and we were now booked on another flight later in the afternoon. There was not gate number assigned and the time was approximate, go with the flow! So lunch at the airport was now necessary.
We were surprised to find a very nice selection of traditional dishes available. Norene had some awesome tasting scollops and I ordered some kind of duck. We were surprised when the duck came with little split pancakes that were like eating lettuce cups. Both dishes were enjoyed and savored while we waited for a gate number and flight time.
The girls are real troopers and endured the delay quite well, they can find fun in any circumstance. They were delightful on this short, 1.5hr flight. Hannah slept for 1.25 hrs of the flight as did Essie. Elle was awake and active for the entire flight. She seemed to enjoy the take off and was quiet during the landing.
We arrived in Guangzhou about sunset and the lights were just coming on. Some of the city glowed like Las Vegas, lots of colored lights.
Tomorrow Elle goes to the Doctor for a TB test and physical, results will be available on Monday.
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