Ginger and I and families all agreed we had a fantastic trip! Lotus Travel did an excellent job, with only a few small suggested improvements. The itinerary and travel arrangements (transportation, hotels, and restaurants) were well executed, and the tour guides good to excellent. We enjoyed the small travel group size of six families. The families got along really well, and all the girls became quick friends. The girls were also great travelers, handling the rigors of this trip exceedingly well.
On a personal note, the orphanage visits were very beneficial and instructive for both Elizabeth and Rebecca, and visiting the key cultural and historic sites of China was excellent! The trip affirmed their pride in being Chinese, but also strengthened their belief that they are now really (spoiled!) Americans. The age range of 9-12 is the perfect time for this trip, as the girls are very impressionable now. I believe the trip was invaluable for them, and as the years pass, they will be able to put this experience in better perspective.
Lastly, I want to take this opportunity to thank my dear friend Bob for enabling our family to make this wonderful trip. Thank you very much, it was terrific!
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