http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog Following Nancy, Jessie & Tim As They Adopt Alyssa Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:40:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After ten hours cramped up on the airplane, we arrived in Istanbul in the wee hours of the morning. Istanbul's Ataturk Airport had that familiar feeling that all airports have just before dawn. There's some activity, but also a sense that the day is just beginning and that within a ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=97 Our flight to Bangkok was short and uneventful. We had bulkhead seats and shortly after takeoff the flight attendants brought our a bassinet for Alyssa. She went to sleep immediately and slept for the entire flight. By now, Jessie had become a first rate traveler and was ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=96 This morning we woke up in a crowded hotel room for one last time. As we maneuverred around luggage and packages, finishing up our last minute packing, we commented how ready we were to go home. Today was going to be the 'longest' day of the trip. ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=94 We woke up this morning ready to enjoy our last day in Vietnam, but also eager to end our stay and go home. It's not that we were not having fun in Vietnam. It's just that on these international adoption trips, you eventually reach a point where you just want ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=87 Friday, September 8, arrived early for everyone because we had to leave the hotel at 8:00 AM to get medical certificates for the new babies. Everyone is happy, finally back in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and moving on toward the next step of the adoption process. With ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=85 Friday, September 8, arrived early for everyone because we had to leave the hotel at 8:00 AM to get medical certificates for the new babies. Everyone is happy, finally back in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and moving on toward the next step of the adoption process. With ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=110 Today was packing day. What else can I say? Except "Wow, do we have a log of stuff." Fortunately, we had most of the day to spend on packing so it wasn't be a big rush. Also, we brought quite a few presents and gifts for people ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=79 Today is going to be our last full day in Phan Thiet. Thao told us this morning that the paperwork for the children's passports is progressing and that she'll have the necessary documents sometime tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, after which we can return to Ho Chi Minh City and start ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=77 Today, it was Dad's turn to got to the beach with Jessie. So after breakfast, we wandered down to the beach and swam in the South China Sea with Gracie and her mom for a while. The two girls had a great time riding the gentle waves ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=74 Today, it was Dad's turn to got to the beach with Jessie. So after breakfast, we wandered down to the beach and swam in the South China Sea with Gracie and her mom for a while. The two girls had a great time riding the gentle waves ... http://twhayes.net/adopt_blog/?p=109