Just a short post tonight to let you know that we are settled into our hotel in Hanoi. We finished up our last minute shopping and sight-seeing in Saigon this morning (Michael even rode on the back of a motor scooter) and headed for the airport around noon. There was a slight hang-up with our airline tickets and we almost didn’t get to leave. Somehow 4 out of the 6 families had the wrong departure date on their tickets – us included. As we were checking in we were told that we were there on the wrong day, the flight was full and we would have to wait until the 17th. A few minutes later 10 seats miraculously became available! So, here we are in beautiful Hanoi. Sarah did really well on the flight, despite missing her afternoon nap. She was a little squirmy in our laps and didn’t go to sleep like we had hoped. We were very relieved that she didn’t have any ear problems or motion sickness on the flight. This plane had a really cool feature that we have never seen before. They had a camera mounted on the front of the plane and they fed it through to the monitors on board. We got to watch the take-off and landing. The landing was the most exciting to watch. We all laughed and wondered if they cut the camera feed if it is going to be a bad landing!
We still do not have an exit interview appointment yet. We won’t know until Monday if we will get one this week. Our government office in Hanoi is only open Monday-Wednesday, so if we don’t get an appointment for Tuesday or Wednesday, we will be spending another week in VN. Let’s hope not, because the hotel is $125 per night. Not to mention that we need to come home and get on with life! While we wait for our appointment we have some sight-seeing to do. On Sunday we will be going to Ha Long Bay. I’m so pleased that we get to see it in person. This was the one sight that I really wanted to visit while we were here. Watch for pictures, I’m sure they will be beautiful. If you think of it, say a little prayer that we get to come home on time…. We’re pooped, so good night!
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Thought it was "Mikey" who would eat anything! What's Heather doing eating kiddie food? Can tell by the look in Sarah's eyes that she thinks you two are pretty neat and that she plans to keep you.
We will anxiously await word regarding your departure. We agree, time to come home. Everyone will be praying for that to happen. Too bad you can't know now so that if you had to stay you could perhaps find a cheaper but nice location to hang out....like the beach or a suburban area.
Warmer today (90s) but suppose to return to 70s and 80s next week. Cheer for the Cowboys tomorrow. And, when Sarah arrives at the airport be sure to point out the huge OSU sign painted on one wall of the baggage area! (Its a 'sign' to her telling her where to go!)
Enjoy your day sightseeing.
Heather, Michael and Sarah, What neat pictures -- based on your expressions it looks like you have bonded as a family -- neat to see. Sarah looks very happy and content as do the parents.
It will be great if you can can come home as planned. However, the primary purpose and reward of the trip (getting Sarah) has been acheived and now we all have to have a little patience to finish the journey -- I know saying have a little patience sounds strange coming from me but --.
Enjoy your stay in Hanoi. Give Sarah a big hug for us. Lots of Love.
I'm sorry ya'll are having to wait until Monday to find out about your appointment. Believe me- I REALLY know how frustrating it can be. Jeff got to go to HaLong Bay and said it was the most beautiful place he had ever been. He also got to eat some of the best food he had eaten on the tour boat.
Sarah is SO beautiful- like exoticly beautiful. The expressions on her face have changed over the course of your pictures- she definately looks comfortable and content- as do both of you.
Please let everyone know I am praying. Enjoy Hanoi- and more English TV channels at the hotel!!!
Erin L.
Great photo of mommy being fead. We will pray you get your appointment on time. So looking forward to seeing all of you. Rebbeca,Naomi,& Taylor all had a good week in school. Things here are settling down. See ya in Tulsa. Dad
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