February 1997

Five couples from across Canada and five sweet baby girls born in Zhejiang Province formed the fifth FOI adoption group. The weather was accommodating in the South but not so hospitable back in the capital. Walking up the Great Wall, even snuggled into winter woolies, posed a bit of a challenge…but not too much for the hearty Canadian travellers!! Hailing from the chilliest parts of the Great White North, the bulk of the group stood strong and scoffed at the relatively ‘tepid’ temperatures!  The five little ones didn’t seem to mind the cool breezes while scouting out the country’s attractions, dressed as they were from head to toe in layers of wool and cotton comfort, underneath their thick ‘Made In Canada’ snowsuits! They were well prepared for the icy Canadian air they would soon be introduced to back home!