Hi
Today, we got more information about travel. Since we knew we would not be leaving on the 11th, we started working on changing our tickets.
Flights out of Hanoi are very difficult, we found out.
We called China Airlines and they told us the soonest to leave would be the 26th. We talked them down to a waiting list for the 18th. An hour later, we got confirmed on the 18th.
We are also calling every day to see if a cancellation will show up for the 16th or 17th. We are not even looking at the 15th yet because the weekend is coming up and so far we do not have definite dates for government approval.
We all knew this was possible, but the thought of being away for another week is hard.
We thank God that there are no real commitments for Mommy and Daddy next week in the States.
After nap time, we went to find an Amerian B2 bomber that crashed in a nearby water area in 1972. It is almost completely submerged, but we saw it.
Very hot walking today. We are staying close by the air conditioning the rest of the day.
For those of you wondering about rain, there has not been much. But last night, we watched a great thunderstorm from our room. It lasted over 2 hours!
Friday, August 10, 2007
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
day 13 - - the wait for VISAS
Hi all,
Well, we could not go the the appointment today because Chloe's passport was still not ready. It is arriving today. However, the doctor for physicals is off this afternoon and tomorrow. So, we think it will be Monday.
Also, our second appointment for the VISA to leave the country is delayed at least until Monday the 13th. Possible plans are to have her VISA the morning of the 15th and leave that evening.
Please be patient. We are glad to have support families around us.
So, after all this news this morning, we spent the day around the hotel. Yesterday, Chloe did not get a good nap. Today, she got a good one until 2PM.
This evening we will go out and look at the city some more. It is always nice to find new restaurants. Chloe will have to get used to eating food at home when she gets in the States.
Since we will be later coming home, we have included more pictures, thanks to Kevin!
Love you all!!
Well, we could not go the the appointment today because Chloe's passport was still not ready. It is arriving today. However, the doctor for physicals is off this afternoon and tomorrow. So, we think it will be Monday.
Also, our second appointment for the VISA to leave the country is delayed at least until Monday the 13th. Possible plans are to have her VISA the morning of the 15th and leave that evening.
Please be patient. We are glad to have support families around us.
So, after all this news this morning, we spent the day around the hotel. Yesterday, Chloe did not get a good nap. Today, she got a good one until 2PM.
This evening we will go out and look at the city some more. It is always nice to find new restaurants. Chloe will have to get used to eating food at home when she gets in the States.
Since we will be later coming home, we have included more pictures, thanks to Kevin!
Love you all!!
day 12 - - change of plans
Hello,
We received a call last night around 8PM from our escort saying that we would not be going to the medical appointment with the others. Chloe's passport was not ready yet, since her paperwork was begun a day after the other two children. We will be going tomorrow at 1 PM.
This does not effect our second Embassy appointment, though. However, we are not very confident that things will be wrapped up in order to travel on the 11th. We keep praying, though.
So, this morning we slept in late and went out to look at more shops. After a nice lunch with the Lockwoods, we continued shopping until 2 and took a cab home.
The afternoon was supposed to be nap time. However, after a bottle, Chloe was more energetic than ever. So, we played all afternoon.
Not much else going on. Except to say that we are finally getting rain at least once a day. The thunder and lightning is still very far off in the distance, so the rain does not last long. We enjoy it, though.
In fact, walking back to the hotel last night in a mild shower was pretty fun. Chloe was singing all the way!
We received a call last night around 8PM from our escort saying that we would not be going to the medical appointment with the others. Chloe's passport was not ready yet, since her paperwork was begun a day after the other two children. We will be going tomorrow at 1 PM.
This does not effect our second Embassy appointment, though. However, we are not very confident that things will be wrapped up in order to travel on the 11th. We keep praying, though.
So, this morning we slept in late and went out to look at more shops. After a nice lunch with the Lockwoods, we continued shopping until 2 and took a cab home.
The afternoon was supposed to be nap time. However, after a bottle, Chloe was more energetic than ever. So, we played all afternoon.
Not much else going on. Except to say that we are finally getting rain at least once a day. The thunder and lightning is still very far off in the distance, so the rain does not last long. We enjoy it, though.
In fact, walking back to the hotel last night in a mild shower was pretty fun. Chloe was singing all the way!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
day 11 - - seeing the pagoda
Hi
Today, we got moving earlier beacuse we wanted to go in to the city before it got too hot.
We walked to the nearby lake, crossed a nice bridge , and saw a very beautiful pagoda. We spent sometime on this little island in the middle of the lake.
Lunch was very nice in some air conditioning, which we needed alot.
We then did some good shopping and got some deals. We are doing well walking the streets today.
Back to the room by taxi and had some playing time.
Evening will be quiet. Tomorrow morning, the babies have physicals for their VISA 's.
We miss you all and pray that we will be home soon.
Today, we got moving earlier beacuse we wanted to go in to the city before it got too hot.
We walked to the nearby lake, crossed a nice bridge , and saw a very beautiful pagoda. We spent sometime on this little island in the middle of the lake.
Lunch was very nice in some air conditioning, which we needed alot.
We then did some good shopping and got some deals. We are doing well walking the streets today.
Back to the room by taxi and had some playing time.
Evening will be quiet. Tomorrow morning, the babies have physicals for their VISA 's.
We miss you all and pray that we will be home soon.
day 10 - - U.S. Embassy
Hi
Today, was a busy day at the Embassy.
The morning was very typical with sleeping late, going to breakfast, and playing.
We all had our first appointment at the U.S. Embassy at 2:30 PM.
Everything went smoothly. We are now waiting for the second VISA interview. We will not know when that will be. It could be on Thursday, Friday, or next week. Alot of clearance checking going on.
When we got back, it was time for a bit of quiet time and dinner.
These days seem to go by very fast because of the scheduled events.
Today, was a busy day at the Embassy.
The morning was very typical with sleeping late, going to breakfast, and playing.
We all had our first appointment at the U.S. Embassy at 2:30 PM.
Everything went smoothly. We are now waiting for the second VISA interview. We will not know when that will be. It could be on Thursday, Friday, or next week. Alot of clearance checking going on.
When we got back, it was time for a bit of quiet time and dinner.
These days seem to go by very fast because of the scheduled events.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
day 9 - - warm clothes for Chloe
Hello all,
This morning, the three of us went searching for long pants and clothes for Chloe for the plane ride home. On the way over, both Mommy and Daddy had to use blankets to be comfortable.
A cab took us to the big mall. All American stores in a 5 story mall. Unfortunately, the prices were also American. So, we went walking looking for a steet that is known for baby stores. We had a nice walk along the lake, and happened to be at the same restaurant as a couple nights ago.
After lunch, we tried one more time to find the street. We finally found it, but they had no clothes. But, Daddy is getting pretty comfortable crossing the steets with traffic coming at him.
We came home and Chloe took a nice nap. She spent the rest of the afternoon playing and watching the Sound of Music. She really enjoys musicals!
Dinner was with the Lockwoods in the city. We finally found a small shop that had clothes for baby Chloe!
She likes playing more before bed time, and is not as eager to go to sleep as a couple day ago. But, she finally went down and we put her in her crib for the first time at night.
The three of us slept straight through to around 7 AM.
Chloe is doing great and charming anyone she sees!
This morning, the three of us went searching for long pants and clothes for Chloe for the plane ride home. On the way over, both Mommy and Daddy had to use blankets to be comfortable.
A cab took us to the big mall. All American stores in a 5 story mall. Unfortunately, the prices were also American. So, we went walking looking for a steet that is known for baby stores. We had a nice walk along the lake, and happened to be at the same restaurant as a couple nights ago.
After lunch, we tried one more time to find the street. We finally found it, but they had no clothes. But, Daddy is getting pretty comfortable crossing the steets with traffic coming at him.
We came home and Chloe took a nice nap. She spent the rest of the afternoon playing and watching the Sound of Music. She really enjoys musicals!
Dinner was with the Lockwoods in the city. We finally found a small shop that had clothes for baby Chloe!
She likes playing more before bed time, and is not as eager to go to sleep as a couple day ago. But, she finally went down and we put her in her crib for the first time at night.
The three of us slept straight through to around 7 AM.
Chloe is doing great and charming anyone she sees!
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