10 Days and Counting

We are counting down the days until we have our son in our arms.  We leave for China in just 5 days on Wed. May 20th.   We've waited so very long for this.  Airline tickets are purchased, hotel reservations are made, and we have our appointment to get Liam on Monday, May 25 at 9:30 am. 

We had our travel meeting with our adoption agency yesterday.  It was great seeing the faces of the ladies I've been in touch with in our yahoo group for the past 3 YEARS!   The meeting went well except for one big damper.  One of the single women who was to travel with us will not be traveling with us because the province where her child is completely shut down, including the airport,  after someone got off the plane with a fever.  So, while we are all so very excited, we are all on the edge of our seats, praying that more provinces, especially our own, don't shut down.  China is being extremely cautious about the swine flu. We had already been informed that if anyone on our plane has a fever, everyone will be quarantined.   I, for one, have decided to hand out massive amounts of tylenol fever reducer to everyone on our plane!  On the up side - - we were able to upgrade to business class using our frequent flier miles - we'll be traveling in comfort!  This will make life easier, especially when traveling with a 5 year old and 2 year old!

Aside from the swine flu panic, everything else is in place and we are very, very excited to begin our Journey to Liam.  

Here is a quick idea of our itinerary...

Wed., May 20 - Depart Manchester, NH airport to Beijing, China

Thurs., May 21 - Arrive Beijing, China

Fri., May 22 - Either resting or sightseeing (undecided)

Sat. May 23 - Visit The Great Wall of China and Jade Factory

Sun. May 24 - Visit Tiannemen Square and The Forbidden City

Sun. May 24 - Fly to Guangzhou in Guongdong Province (where Liam is!)Check into White Swan Hotel

Mon. May 25 - Happy Family Day!  We adopt Liam Cameron ShuLi Brown!

The remainder of our trip is filled with paperwork, sightseeing, shopping and most importantly, bonding with our son. 

Wed. June 3 - We bring our son home!!!!