"Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east, and gather you from the west" Isaiah 43:5

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Travel Intinery

Feb 3rd- 8:55 AM Leave Jackson,MS. to Detroit to Tokyo to Beijing (22 Hours)
Feb 4th Visit the Phillip Hayden Foundation (see link below right)
Feb 6th - Travel to Beijing Traders Hotel to meet up with other families
Feb 7th- Tour Great Wall, Tian An Men Square, and Olympic Village
Feb 8th- Up at 6 am. Have Breakfast. Fly to Nacheng Province, bus to Civil Affairs Office.
Feb 8th (evening)- GOTCHA DAY ****Meet Anna Kate for the first time. Check into the Galactic Peace International Hotel.
Feb 9th- Civil Affairs for notary and registration.
Feb 10th- Visit People's Park
Feb 11th- Visit the countryside (real, authentic China)
Feb 12th- Visit Tengwang Pavilion
Feb 13th- Visit Badashanren Museum then fly south to Guangzhou Province
Feb 14th- Get photo for visa, child medical exam, fill out consulate forms.
Feb 15th- Attend Church service, visit Guangzhou Zoo.
Feb 16th- Shop at pearl and jade wholesale markets.
Feb 17th- Visit more of Guangzhou, Take children on red couch picture.
Feb 18th- Visit US consulate for ceremony. Anna Kate becomes US citizen!!!
Feb 19th- Leave China for US.
Feb 19th- Arrive at Jackson, MS. around 4:40 pm.

3 comments:

  1. This is really neat because our Anna will be coming home that day too. We live in Pearl and we leave the 4th and get back on the same flight on the 19th. Our daughter's name is Anna Meili. I see you have a daughter also named Maylee. We will basically be on the same schedule but our province is Fuzhou. If you would like to check our blog it is http://journeytoannabanana.blogspot.com
    I'm sure we'll see you there.
    Shelley

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  2. Hey to You Guys.
    This is Vicki from Cultural School (daughter Emily, 7y/o who came home in Sept.). I'm the one who cried like a baby when ya'll got your referral. Yep. Too happy for your family!!
    I will be following along to enjoy your experiences vicariously. Have a delightful time and savor all the gifts China has to offer. Will have you in our prayers.
    Best, Vicki and Emily
    http://waiting4emily.blogspot.com/

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  3. The cutest little Annakate I have ever seen. This is amazing - You finally have her as a family. Please send us your snail mail address. Sophie is so so excited to see another little Maylee!!!!!!
    Best Regards-
    Asad, Neeti, Sophie & Danny

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