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China Photos, January 2002

We hope you enjoy these photos of China, mostly of Julianna.  Want to see one of these larger?  (They look better enlarged.)  Left click on any photo to enlarge it.  Then, to return to this page, look above the photo you enlarged, find "back," and click on it.

Our Introduction to Julianna Qian

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Daddy waiting at the empty crib. The reception banquet, waiting to meet Julianna. Julianna and her foster mother, Qian Fong. Daddy and Julianna's first touch.

Julianna's Firsts

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Julianna's first night with her new family. Julianna's first snooze in the crib. Julianna opens her first drawer. Julianna visits the park with mom.

Julianna's First Birthday Party on January 20, 2002, at the Victory Hotel

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Birthday cake. Dancing with dad. My new hat! The new family.

The White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou 

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The atrium and lush gardens. Illuminated paper fish, ready for Chinese New Year. Giant lantern, about 7 meters tall. Lantern detail.

A Few Sights

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The Flower Pagoda in Guanzhou. The Guanzhou skyline. Julianna & mom with a lion at the Chen Family Academy. Sleepy girl.

Local Art

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Ancient warrior, ceramic. Running horses, ink. Squirming children on red couch.  (All nine of our group!) Another warrior, ceramic.

The Buddhas of the Flower Pagoda Temples in Guangzhou

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Buddha in jade. Golden Buddha. Budda of the present. Bronze Buddha.

Home, Finally!

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Home and happy about it. "I like Cheerios, and not just for food." Caught in the act. Julianna's favorite toy, dad's glasses.

This page was last revised on February 11, 2002 .

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