The countdown is on! Five days from now Adam and I will get on a plane and begin the trip to China. And only nine days from now, we will head to a provincial office to finally meet our son. Final travel plans have been made, tickets our bought, and packing is in full swing!
This is what our travel itinerary looks like:
Wednesday, 11/24 – fly out to JFK
Thursday, 11/25 – leave for Beijing, connecting through Hong Kong
Friday, 11/26 – Arrive in Beijing around 8pm
Saturday, 11/27 – Tour with our travel group, the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs
Sunday, 11/28 – Travel to Zhengzhou, the capital of the Henan province
Monday 11/29 – Meet Jack Zhilu!! On this day, we will officially become his guardians
Tuesday 11/30 – ADOPTION DAY, this is the day the adoption is finalized in China
Wednesday & Thursday 12/1 &12/2 – Free days, hopefully we will get to visit Jack’s orphanage
Friday 12/3 – Pickup Jack’s passport and travel to Guangzhou
Saturday 12/4 – Medical Exam. Please pray that they are aware of following legislation (which should become law by Nov. 26th at the latest) and Jack will not need to receive multiple vaccines at this exam, and instead can be caught up on his immunizations on US soil with a safe vaccine supply, and on a reasonable schedule. Adam will leave at night for Hong Kong, and then fly home the next day.
Sunday 12/5 – Tuesday, 12/7 – Free time
Wednesday 12/8 – Consulate appt. Our guide will submit the paperwork for Jack’s visa in the morning, and then we will go to the Consulate for a swearing in ceremony in the afternoon
Thursday 12/9 – Free time
Friday 12/10 – Our guide will pickup Jack’s visa packet, then we head for Hong Kong late at night
Saturday 12/11 – Fly home (and arrive home on the same day – gotta love 12 hour time zone differences)
So excited for you all! Kelly
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of looking at our itinerary. :) Wow, I didn't realize legislation was already going to be in effect by the time we got to GZ...I hope they know the new law, too! And you won't be alone while you finish up your trip. Adam may be gone, but you'll still have the rest of us! We'll make sure to take good care of you and Jack!
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