On the subject of a homeland visit to the village in Anhui, China where my eldest was born, I've just decided that we won't be signing up any time soon, even though the 10-year savings bond I purchased to cover her airfare for said visit is maturing in September.
Today I learned the orphanage director personally requests a $US 1000 cash donation, and the orphanage tour now includes a personally-escorted visit to a nearby ATM machine.
So disappointed for the children, and saddened by this news.
