After the medical exam our guide took us to the US Embassy to make sure our papers were in order for our consulate appointment the next day. Then we went to IKEA to eat some lunch. This was the first time Sarah really allowed me to feed her. She also played a kind of hide and seek-peek a boo game with me.She loved the orange soda, and it was her first time using a straw.

On our first day in Guangzhou Sarah needed to get a simple medical exam as part of her American citizenship visa application. She was in a surprisingly good mood. She was charming and very animated. I got lots of smiles and even kisses. She still would not allow me to hold her hand, or take her to the toilet. Still I felt very encouraged.

This was our first breakfast in Guangzhou at McDonald's. A few days before I tried to get her to eat the pancakes but she wouldn't (pride). On this day she loved them. She also loved to use a knife and fork!