Our 10,000+ mile trip home took us from KL to Guangzhou to Los Angeles and finally to Cleveland. After 29.5 hours we finally arrived back in Ohio. Now to readjust to the 12 hour time difference. Be prepared to be up at 3 am and ready for a nap at noon.


Arriving in Guangzhou, China. Even though we were in transit they still wanted to give us the once over and hold our passports for a while.







Finally arriving back in the United States in Los Angeles. Now to wait a few hours for our last leg: a red-eye to Cleveland.








Back less than 12 hours and time to celebrate Alex's birthday once again. He made it through the party without falling asleep.












Alex and Helen's first day back in an American school. And they get to ride the bus to school. Actually Alex's first time going to an American school.

Last Night in KL

We had a going away party our last night in KL. Pizza, fun with friends and the Royal Wedding with true English commentary(mostly about the hats!). We will truly miss all of our good friends we have made in the last 9 months.


Sell, Sell, Sell!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Kevin Cupit, Helen's social studies teacher from England.












Brisa, Gaston, Kadisha and Devy from the Netherlands and Colombia.



Alex, Amily, and Sophie.



Alex and Amily after the wedding!!







Watching the Royal Wedding!



Sophie, Frances and Chloe(from South Africa), Amily(from England) and Alex








Scott(England) and Jenky(Phillipines)




Neil and Dominique Cave and their girls from South Africa.



The Masons from England.

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Anne(South Africa) and Jocelyn(Malaysia)




Children representing 5 countries and 4 continents!

Alex's Birthday at school

Alex celebrated his birthday at school with cupcakes and friends.