44 pounds

We're limited to 44lbs for in-China flights. I thought that wouldn't be a problem, but throw in cute toddler clothes, thermos, snacks, flashlight, my clothes... it adds up fast. I'm up to 42 lbs. I'm sticking with a "trade out" technique from here on out and/or slipping items in to Lynne's bag when she stays here on Wed.

Here's low-down:

May 13/14: BTV  > Dulles > Arriving in Beijing 16:10.
             Stay at the Wang Fujing Grand Hotel.
May 15: Local sightseeing (visit the Great Wall and the Summer Palace)
May 16: Local sightseeing (visit the Forbidden City)
             Fly from Beijing > Nanning at 18:45.       
             Stay at the Majestic Hotel in Nanning
May 17: Meet Alice!
May 18: Registration and Notarization at Civil Affair Office
May 19: Local sightseeing (visit the Museum)
May 20: Local sightseeing (visit the Qingxiu Hill and the zoo)
May 21: Local sightseeing (visit the People’s Park)
             Getting Passport
             Fly from Nanning > Guangzhou at 20:55
             Stay at the White Swan Hotel.
May 22: Physical check for the baby
             Local sightseeing (visit the Walking Street)
May 23: Local sightseeing (visit the Yuntai Hill Park)
May 24: Getting the Physical report
             Local sightseeing (visit the Six Banyan Temple)
May 25: Local sightseeing (visit the zoo)
May 26: Visa
May 27: Swearing in ceremony at the US Consulate       
              Local sightseeing (visit the Liuhuahu Lake Park)
May 28: Getting the visas
             Fly from Guangzhou > Beijing 21:55
             Stay at the Wang Fu Jing Grand Hotel in Beijing
May 29: Beijing > San Fran > Boston > Vermont