Everyday we get further away from Chongqing, everyday we get further away from where Kalyn was found abandoned, everyday we get further from the life he had for 21 months at Love Manor....BUT everyday we get closer to bringing him home FOREVER!
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Wednesday was uneventful. We prayed steadily that the U.S. Consulate would have no technology glitches and Kalyn's visa would print with no problem. Behind the scenes today Miko was traveling to the consulate to pick up our immigration packet and Kalyn's visa/passport. While we were packing, playing, and being lazy bums at the hotel Miko was becoming a hero. She is a great advocate for families here in Guangzhou (GZ). Miko runs a well oiled machine and a tight ship; if it weren't for her we wouldn't have had a successful trip in GZ. Thank you Miko!
After packing, Daddy got McDonald's take out and we caught a 3:00pm shuttle to the train station. Easy.
When the driver dropped us at the train station at 3:30pm...CRAZINESS! Unbelievably nuts! So many people, talking loud, taking fast, talking in a foreign language, bumping, & rushing around. It also smelled like smoke. Joys! We found the fourth floor waiting area where we would board the train to Hong Kong.
We feel like we have gone through so many security lines that we have this down like an art. On and off trains and planes in China you THROW your luggage quickly on a conveyer belt for scanning. Yes when you get off too. Crazy but effective.
Miko arrived at 4:50pm as planned with our important (DO NOT OPEN) paperwork that we will give the immigration office in DFW Airport along with Kalyn's Passport that we need to board the plane. The VISA is glowing RED, WHITE, & BLUE! Well mommy thinks so. It really is an awesome site!
We boarded the train, Kalyn watched the city pass by then was out like a light about 10 minutes into the ride. Amen! This kid can sleep. The ride was smooth and peaceful (no talking occured). Yeah!
We caught a SUPER FAST cab from the airport; once he knew where we were going. Mommy had printed reservation confirmation but in English. He couldnt read it! Uh Oh! The driver had stopped and asked to see the page again. He barely dialed the phone number and finally figured out where to go. Yeah. We got there in lightening speed. Fast. Like 80-90mph. A Joy ride for sure!
The Marriott is nice. Its next to the airport and the ocean. We ate supper at the hotel and it was yummy. Then off to bed.
Tomorrow is the big day! We fly from Hong Kong to Dallas. Arriving in Dallas at 255pm CST Thursday. Then to MHK arriving at 10:37pm. Pray that our 6 hour layover goes well and painless!
Have a great day!
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