We have finally received the official word. We are headed to China to get our son! Here is our schedule:
Wednesday, January 20 - Fly from Norfolk to Chicago, then on to Beijing
Thursday, January 21 - Land in Beijing
Friday, January 22 - Sightseeing (Great Wall of China/Hutong Lane tour)
Saturday, January 23 - Orientation and sightseeing (Forbidden City/Tiananmen Square)
Sunday, January 24 - Fly to from Beijing to Nanjing
Monday, January 25 - GOTCHA DAY!!! We will meet Brandon for the first time
Tuesday, January 26 - Go to the Civil Affairs office for adoption paper work
Wednesday, January 27 - Free Day
Thursday, January 28 - Free Day
Friday, January 29 - Pick up Brandon's passport and travel from Nanjing to Guangzhou
Saturday, January 30 - Paperwork and medical check
Sunday, January 31 - Free Day
Monday, February 1 - Free Day
Tuesday, February 2 - Visa Appointment for Brandon
Wednesday, February 3 - Oath Taking Ceremony
Thursday, February 4 - Pick up Visa, take a train to Hong Kong
Friday, February 5 - Fly from Hong Kong to Chicago to Norfolk and ARRIVE HOME!!!
Congratulations, Adam and Nicole! We're excitedly awaiting photos of your trip and especially Gotcha Day! Be sure and try the black plums at the market at the base of the Great Wall. They taste like licorice!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you guys!
I can't wait to meet him and I can't wait to see updated pics.
Take care,
Mandy Yates
I can't wait, come on Feb 5th!!!! I have taken off work so I can see my FIRST EVER NEPHEW!!!!! Yeah for me...
ReplyDeleteCaitlynn loves cousins. I'm really excited for you guys. He will be welled loved.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the adventure to begin!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Always,
Grandmom Barbara :0)