In less than 2 weeks we will be on a plane to China. The reality begins to set in and the fury of international travel preparation is well underway. We will depart from the USA from Washington D.C. flying up and over the arctic circle (North Pole!) over Russia and then finally after more than 14 hours in the air land in Beijing, the capitol city of China.
Why are we going to China? You can see the main reason HERE! Emma's new Mommy is our friend and we think she needs help bringing her home.. actually she would probably do just fine, but who could resist being a fly on the wall when Emma meets her new Mommy for the very first time?! Emma is almost 2 years old and is from Xi'an Province PRC. Xi'an is most famous for the Terra Cotta Warriors (more on that later). Emma may go through a rough few days in the beginning, but with much love from her new Mom (and the "Auntie, Uncle, and new cousin:) with the understanding that she now has a Mommy that will be there ALL the time and not just when she is hungry or crying we can watch this little girl transform over the weeks ahead into a different child! Just wait and see the difference in the pictures on "Gotcha" day and then compare those to a week later when Miss Emma is just about ready to come HOME to the USA!
To adjust after so many hours of travel, it was decided we will leave a few days prior to meeting up with the adoption group.
We will do a little sight seeing and prepare for the incredible adventure ahead of bringing Emma home by being rested and ready to help new Mom Angie when she arrives in Beijing a few days later!!
When we first arrive in Beijing, we will go through the Chinese immigration process to enter the country and obtain our luggage. It is our hope to drop off supplies to a special person who runs an orphanage for very ill babies in China. We have been able to obtain some basic medical supplies and will be happy to see them reach their destination! After this, we will go through security once more to board our continuing flight to Guilin which is about a 3 hour plane ride South from Beijing. A few more busses or taxi's later we FINALLY will reach our destination for the next several days.
From our home to our first destination (Guilin China) we estimate the travel time to be about 36 hours! OUCH!
Follow us to China and back to bring home Miss EMMA!!
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2 comments:
YAY! YAY! YAY! I am so thankful that you all are going along with me...what a help you will be. John, I am putting you in charge of changing all the dirty diapers, ok? We are going to have a blast and learn so much!
Emma's Momma :) I just love saying that!
Alright, I am signed on and ready to travel. Expect lots of updates as this time we are traveling vicariously through you! Can't wait!
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