Sunday, September 10, 2006
Arrive in Beijing at 9:30 p.m. local time. We stay at the International Hotel. (Add 13 hours to Wisconsin time to determine the date and time in Beijing.)
September 11-13
These three days are free time for us, as we are arriving prior to most of the group. We want to visit the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven (pictured above), and do some exploring.
September 14
Acrobatic show in the afternoon. This is our first day with the Bethany group, 21 couples.
September 15
Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Hutong Tour (rickshaw ride).
September 16
Visit Great Wall and Cloisonné Factory. Fly to Chongqing at 7 p.m. We stay at the InterContinental Hotel.
September 17
We all go to the orphanage to pick up our babies at 8:30 a.m. (7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, WI time.) It's a rare honor to be able to actually visit the orphanage. Normally the babies are brought to the hotel. Adoption registration is at 3 p.m. at the Chongqing Adoption Registration Center.
September 18
Free day. Our first day as a new family.
September 19
Visit the Chongqing Zoo to see pandas.
September 20
At 8 a.m. fly to Guangzhou. Stay at the White Swan Hotel. Ava's medical exam is in the afternoon.
September 21
Visa appointment.
September 22
Go to the U.S. consulate at 3 p.m to take the oath of citizenship for Ava, and pick up her visa.
Saturday, September 23
Fly home. Arrive in Madison in early evening.
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Scott and Anne journeyed to China in September, 2006 to adopt their daughter, Ava. Relive their experiences through their 
4 comments:
Ahhhh... nicely put.... I need to update my blog with this info... hmmmm.... might have to snag this format from you! It's honestly a compliment! lol
Can't wait to see you guys... we arrive at the same time but 24 hours later!!
Safe travels my friend!
Lisa : )
Hi guys! I don't what to say except I am super excited! So cool to see your itinerary and imagine all of your adventures. Do they accept "ba" as an oath of citizenship from Ava? ha. cute image - Ava raising her little hand and saying an oath. (:
Love you guys, Dan
Congratulations proud new parents! We are all so excited for both of you. What a beautiful little girl. We'll have to meet you and Ava at Chipotle for some burritos & guac :)
Scott & Ann - as neighbors, we have been able to feel the excitment and anxiousness. For the first time in the past month we looked at your blog site tonight thinking of you and saying prayers as you fly through the evening skies. Cannot hardly explain how it must be for you both. We will be watching for new news and am so happy for you both. Hope you get some sound sleep during your travels. See you soon with Ava!
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