Ok, mommy and Julianna had a long day, so it's up to me.

Today we visited the orphanage where Julianna stayed while she waited for us. We went with another family, whom we've gotten to know and like during our trip. Needless to say none of us were very optimistic when we got in the van for the hour-plus trip to Gaoming.

When we got there we were greeted by the two nannies we had met on Gotcha Day last week. And of course they tried to get Julianna and the other child to come to them. They would not. Yay! I for one had half expected Julianna to desert us. But the whole time we were there she stayed in mommy's arms, almost clinging for dear life. Bonding? We think so.

Julianna's crib.

After the visit we had lunch in the area, the best meal I've had since we've been here. Here's a strange thought: here in China there are no "chinese" restaurants. There's just "restaurants". It's a point to ponder.

Anyway, after lunch we sought out Julianna's finding place. A Market about thirty minutes away from the orphanage, I believe to the West. I was kind of disoriented by the rain and smog.

On the ride home, Julianna went to sleep, and upon waking had a terrible, horrible cry. It hurts to remember. There was nothing we could do to console her. I think she must have dreamed she was back at the orphanage and when she woke in a strange van she was overcome with grief. Who knows? But it was heart-wrenching for all of us.

She is sleeping now, with mommy close. Wish her dreams of Alabama.