For anyone interested, here is what our daily schedule looks like:
May 29
Depart MSP 7:15 a.m.
May 30
Arrive in Beijing 8:05 p.m.
May 31 - June 2
Sightseeing & Shopping in Beijing
Stay: Beijing Jinglun Hotel
No. 3 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue
Beijing 100020, China
Tel: 86-10-65002266
June 3
Fly to Guangxi, Nanning City
Stay: Guangxi Wharton International Hotel
Tel: 86-771-21118888, plus room number
June 4 -- GOTCHA DAY!
Shopping (for baby supplies in the a.m.)
Afternoon to Civil Affairs Office to Meet Hope
June 5
Return to Civil Affairs for Adoption Registration and Notary
June 6-7
We'll wait for Hope’s passport and notary documents to be ready on Friday.
Shopping & Sightseeing around Nanning
June 8
Pick Up Paperwork
June 9
Fly to Guangzhou (a.m.)
Stay: White Swan Hotel
Shamian Island, Guangzhou, 510133, China
Tel: 86-20-81886968
June 10
Guangzhou Folk Art Museum, Six Banyan Buddist Temple, and Porcelain Store
June 11
Hope’s Medical Exam and Visa Photos for US Consulate
June 12
Submit Final Paperwork to the US Consulate
June 13 -- HOPE'S 1st BIRTHDAY!!!
US Consulate Oath Ceremony
Pick up Hope’s Visa to the US
Celebration Dinner
June 14
Depart Guangzhou 9:15 a.m.
Arrive MSP 8:30 p.m.
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Return trip Summer 2018
7 years ago
10 comments:
Beth and Ron-
I am so excited that this is FINALLY happening for you both! I hope you have safe travels and treasure the moment you first hold that precious gift in your arms. And even though she might not say it, Hope is THRILLED to be coming home with you...who wouldn't want to make their home in Happy Wisconsin?? Congratulations, happy traveling and best of luck as you start your new family. :)Love, Yonnie
Sending prayers for safe and comfortable travels! Congratulations! Your daughter will be in your arms soon! How exciting!
We're sending you all of our love and goosebumps!!!! Can you feel it? We're so EXCITED for the three of you! We'll be waiting eagerly for each post (tho we know you'll have plenty of other more important things to do). But most importantly we'll be praying for a safe, healthy, happy trip for everyone. Remember, take care of yourselves, so you can take care of your daughter (so awesome to be able to say "your daughter"). :) Love you guys!!! Lisa, Jason, Kaitlyn and AJ
Beth and Ron...
Here we are in lovely Stevens Point, WI. Thanks for posting your itinerary. We love you! Safe travels and Godspeed!!
Love,
Us
Wow, what a long journey it's been, but well worth it. We can't wait to met Hope. We pray for safe travels and can't wait to read about your trip and see pictures. We think about you guys all the time.
Love,
Scott, Brenda, Kerstin , Austin and Logan
Ron and Beth,
Have a safe and blessed trip! We can't wait to meet little Hope! AND for our first time using a high chair at our table at Chili's!!! Thank you for letting us be part of this amazing journey!!
Love Chris, Cheryl, and Tigo
The best of luck on your adventures... look forward to reading about them and most of all... look forward to 'meeting' Hope... take care and enjoy your journey
Okay...looks great! So I should see you at the White Swan for sure then!! I will be thinking of you and hope that your trip goes smoothly. Enjoy every little bit of this adventure! Miss Hope...here come Mama and Daddy!!
Beth and Ron-
Congratulations. I'm Debbie and Tony Swoboda's niece. I just wanted to take a quick minute to tell you how excited we are to hear of your journey to get your daughter.
Just 6 months ago we experienced gotcha day as our son was placed in our arms in Bogota, Colombia.
It is an amazing thing. Words can not describe how good it feels.
We wish you safe travels as you meet Hope and experience her birth country. Savor every single second of it with her. It is an amazing gift you can share with her as she gets older.
Congratulations to a new family of three!
Thanks for posting your schedule. It will help the days go by until your return, knowing what exciting adventure you are having each day! We love you - safe travels!
Larry, Wendy & Hannah
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