It was Mia's first trip back to China after five years as part of our family. Not your typical vacation. At times it was emotional and uncomfortable but also eye-opening and beautiful. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be part of this experience and to understand my sister and her culture in a whole new way. The warmth and generosity of the Chinese people we met was touching and I am also more convinced than ever that Mia is amazing. She is one of my heroes and I love her.
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| Forbidden City |
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| The famous Peking duck |
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| View from the Great Wall |
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| Old hutong district in Beijing |
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| Rickshaw in the hutong |
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| Tiananmen Square |
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| Temple of Heaven |
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| Green Lake Park in Kunming |
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| Traditional peacock dance in the park |
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| Exploring Mia's hometown, Cao Pu of the Yunnan province |
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| An alley Mia remembers looking into as a child |
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| Welcome dinner for Mia with so many friends and family |
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| The foster dad and foster sister that Mia grew up with |
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| The front door of Mia's foster home |
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| Cao Pu from the rooftop of Mia's home |
