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Nanchang

On July 15th we left Hong Kong and travelled to Nanchang in China's Jiangxi province to receive our new daughter Helen. We left Nanchang on July 20th and flew to Guangzhou.

See Helen's Adoption Album for even more pictures of Helen.

Date: 07/15/2007
Size: 98 items
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Our Guide, Wanda

Our Guide, Wanda

Our guide (provided by the provincial adoption center) in Nanchang was Wanda. Here she is in the front seat as we travel from the Nanchang airport to our hotel.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Nanchang Traffic

Nanchang Traffic

The traffic in Nanchang is sometimes terrifying. This picture doesn't give a very good sense of this, but you can see that we are once again driving on the right side of the road.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Gan River Bridge

Gan River Bridge

This lion stands guard at the bridge over the Gan River in Nanchang.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Wanda Shopping Mall

Wanda Shopping Mall

Our guide, Wanda, joked that this shopping mall was named after her.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart

This is one of two Wal-Marts (with one under construction) in Nanchang. We visited this one on July 15th, and found it to be incredibly crowded. For more, read our blog.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Waiting for Helen

Waiting for Helen

Once we arrived at our hotel (the Galactic Peace International Hotel), Karin and Laura pass the time waiting for Helen to arrive.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Jumping Up and Down Inside!

Jumping Up and Down Inside!

Rachel patiently waits for the knock on the door that signals Helen is here!!

Date: 07/15/2007
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Big Sister and Helen

Big Sister and Helen

Laura holds Helen for the first time and tells her how much she loves her.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Checking out Big Sister

Checking out Big Sister

Helen checks out Laura.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Olson Girls

Olson Girls

The two Olson girls, together for the first time.

Date: 07/15/2007
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New Sisters - Quiet Moment

New Sisters - Quiet Moment

Laura and Helen spend a quiet moment together.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Dad & Helen

Dad & Helen

Helen and her new daddy, right after we met.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Helen and Mommy

Helen and Mommy

Rachel and Helen on "gotcha day", July 15, 2007.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Little Peanut

Little Peanut

Lots of hugs for the new little Olson family member.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Helen and Mama

Helen and Mama

Proud mom Rachel and her new daughter.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Our New Daughter

Our New Daughter

We are so glad we finally got to meet you!

Date: 07/15/2007
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Big Smile From Helen

Big Smile From Helen

Rachel got Helen to smile by making some funny faces.

Date: 07/15/2007
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Laughing Helen

Laughing Helen

Helen laughs as mom tickles her.

Date: 07/15/2007
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