Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Itinerary Is In...

We received our detailed itinerary via email this morning. Below you will find our schedule of events. I will fill you in on all the highlights and will spare you all the small details such as which side of the door we are suppose to put our luggage upon check out, how to find our guides, phone numbers of the hotels, etc.

Here goes!

Friday, October 14th: Arrive in Beijing at 2:30 pm (2:30 am EST)

Saturday, October 15th: Visit jade factory, Great Wall of China, Tian An Men Square, and Forbidden City

Sunday, October 16th: Worship service at an international church. Visit pearl factory and Summer Palace

Monday, October 17th: Receive (lack of a better word) Rylee at the Office of Civil Affairs - approximately 11am (11 pm 10/16 EST). Yipppeee! Adoption registration.

Tuesday, October 18th: Shopping for baby supplies/needs. Group dinner.

Wednesday, October 19th: People's Park. Group dinner and visit Qiushui Fountain.

Thursday, October 20th: Tengwang Pavilion. Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork.

Friday, October 21st: Pick up Rylee's passport. Flight to Guangzhou at 8 pm (8 am EST)

Saturday, October 22nd: Rylee's visa photo and medical exam.

Sunday, October 23rd: Worship service led by guide. Shamian Island.

Monday, October 24th: Paperwork to consulate. Evening river cruise (2hours)

Tuesday, October 25th: Oath taken at US Consulate. Group dinner.

Wednesday, October 26th: Flight to Hong Kong at 9:40 am. Flight from Hong Kong to Chicago at 12:45 pm (12:45 am EST).

There is a quite a bit of down time which will help Rylee become acquainted with us and vice versa. Will post more info. later.

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