Saturday, October 11, 2008

Ready to Travel!

Our trip is all confirmed! Our itinerary looks like this:

Wednesday, October 15. Fly to Seoul, South Korea.
Thursday, October 16. Arrive in Seoul early evening.
Friday - Sunday, October 17-19. Touring in Seoul including visit to the
Social Welfare Society where Jake stayed as an infant.
Monday, October 20. Fly to Shenyang, China. Shop for gifts for orphanage.
Tuesday, October 21. "GOTCHA DAY" !! We will pick Gage up at 10:00 in
Provincial Civil Affairs office.
Wednesday, October 22. Legal adoption process in the morning. Take bus
to Dalian where we will meet with Madame Pan, director of
the orphanage.
Thursday, October 23. Enjoy family time in the morning. At 1:00 PM, we
apply for Gage's passport and visit the orphanage.
Friday, October 24. Sightseeing to Forest Zoo and countryside.
Saturday, October 25. Sightseeing to Tiger Beach, Polar Region Place, and
Xinghai City Square.
Sunday, October 26. Sightseeing to Shengya Ocean World and Xinghai Park.
Travel from Dalian back to Shenyang by bus.
Monday, October 27. Complete paperwork for US Consulate. Pick up Gage's
passport. Fly to Guangzhou in Southern China.
Tuesday, October 28. Gage's medical exam and visa photo taken. Walk
outside the island to the markets, book store, shopping at
Pearl Wholesale Market.
Wednesday, October 29. Appoinment at US Consulate in Guangzhou.
Thursday, October 30. Sightseeing to Yuntai Park and Six Banyan Temple.
Oath taking in the afternoon. Evening train to Hong Kong.
See as much of Hong Kong as we possibly can in a few short
hours!
Friday, October 31. Depart Hong Kong for US. Arrive at LAX on the same
day.

3 comments:

Carmi said...

I am looking forward to following your journey especially since we hope to travel after the first of the year for our son who is almost the same age as Gage. Praying for you all as you travel!

Erin said...

This sounds like an amazing trip! Go ahead and book me a ticket and find me a sub as well! ;)

Carol, Baltimore said...

What wonderful news!! My love to all of you !
Carol, Baltimore