We have MingGe!

We left Shanghai Sunday morning at 11:10, arriving in Shenyang at 1:10. Elaine was there to greet us as well as Christine, our guide and the two drivers. It was such an emotional moment to see Elaine through the glass when we arrived at baggage claim. It seems like we are family.

We dropped our bags at the Liaoning Mansion and made our way to Elaine and Migyeong's apartment. MingGe greeted us at the door. She had her bags packed and was very excited. She was a little shy but also playful. About 5:30 she told us it was time to eat. She normally eats at 4:30 so she was starving! We went to a great restaurant across from their apartment complex. We had a private room with lots of great food. We ate chun bing which is basically like soft tacos. You filled the wrap with any of the meats and veggie that were ordered. Everything is served on a big lazy susan on the middle of the table. We had pork, chicken, tofu, green beans, cabbage, bean sprouts. It was a great meal. By 7:00 we were done and so was MingGe. At that point she was tired and she realized she was not going to be with her Chinese mother. She did cry a little but we made a quick getaway. She fell asleep in the van on the way back to the hotel.
John carried her in but she woke up as we were entering the elevator. The poor little thing was scared and wanted Migyeong. She was really mad at us in the room and was upset for about 15 minutes. At that point she saw the tub. She wanted in with brother Jack and then with Mom. It calmed her down and she was fine for the rest of the night. She slept well but woke up early - about 5:45. We just got back from breakfast and are on our way to the Civil Affairs office
Will write later during nap.
Danelle, John, Jack and MingGe!