We're On Our Way!

It's a bit hard for us to believe, but we are finally getting ready to go.  Both visas are in hand, the suitcases are open (but of course still empty), and we're checking off items on our packing list. We leave next week and our itinerary looks something like this:

11/18         
Leave the U.S. for Hong Kong.

11/19          
Arrive in Hong Kong and enjoy exploring Hong Kong on our own.

11/20          
Meet our group of four other families and tour Hong Kong.

11/22          
Fly from Hong Kong to Chongqing.
Fill out the adoption registration forms that will be needed the next day.

11/23
In the afternoon, walk to the registration office to receive Orli!!!

11/24
Rest and relax in the morning.    
At 14:00 walk to the registration office to complete Adoption Registration and Notarization.

11/25          
At 9:30 optional half-day city tour to the Chongqing Zoo to see the panda.
Waiting for Orli’s adoption paperwork to be processed.

11/26
At 9:30 optional half-day tour to the old town – CiQiKou.

11/27          
Receive Orli’s adoption registration certificate and notary paperwork. 

Rest and start packing.
Receive Orli’s passport this afternoon. 
Group picture in the hotel lobby at 16:00.

11/28          
Fly from Chongqing to Guangzhou.

           

11/29          
Rest day. Optional tours in Guangzhou.

11/30          
Orli’s visa physical and visa photo taken today.

Meeting today to prepare paperwork for consulate appointment.

12/1            
U.S. Consulate appointment and our 18^th anniversary!

           

12/2
Go to the U.S. Consulate to take the oath in the afternoon.

           

12/3            
Go to the U.S. Consulate to receive Orli’s visa packet

12/4            
Bring Orli home.

12/5            
Let the enormity of this four year journey really hit us.


xo - c&t