
The gate to the Yangzhou Welfare Institute |
The gate area is of special significance to
us. Sarah's paperwork includes an "abandonment certificate"
which states that she was found abandoned at the gate of the orphanage on
Feb 18th, 1997 by an employee. They estimated her age to be two weeks. |

Sarah Xiaowen Shearer and Micah exploring a pagoda on the grounds of the
Yangzhou Welfare Institute |

Sarah Xiaowen doing some more exploring |

Sarah taking that first step down with a little caution. |

The grounds of the Welfare Institute viewed from the pagoda. |

Fountains on the grounds. |

The gate of the Institute. |

Bridge in the gardens of the Institute. |

Island/Pond Pagoda in the gardens of the Institute. |
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