Thursday, April 3, 2008

Less than 9 hours to go . . .

... and then our lives change forever. We can't wait!

We walked all over central Hanoi today, didn't make it to the mausoleum - we realized at 10:17 am that 10:15 am was when the latest you could enter. So we walked around the Old Quarter, had some pho for breakfast, wandered over to the lake, then around the lake, up to a rooftop cafe for some yummy iced coffee, through a modern shopping center in the French Quarter, had an amazing dinner for only $20 in an French colonial villa turned restaurant. We'll be going back there without a doubt, if only for the fried rice in a pineapple.

Now we're back in the room, diaper bag packed, calm but anxious, and ready to head out at 8:15 am to go to the Social Sponsoring Centre in Dong Ahn. Hope I can get some sleep tonight.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

very happy to get the updates on you - I am anxious for you as well - it's too exciting!

pa said...

I am so happy for you..send us latest photos of Ginger..let us know what was her first reaction seeing you..Best!!!!

Aloha Kim and Rocky said...

We are so excited for you!
Hopefully we will be there soon too. We will also be staying in the old Quarter! Hope to see you soon!

Hanes family

Anonymous said...

Awesome!! Cafe Su Da... mmm... Be safe and keep taking lots of pics :)

Unknown said...

Sounds awesome....we are so happy for you guys...

Andy and Marie

paul and ann said...

We are very excited for you! I'm not sure how you'll be able to sleep tonight. I can't wait to see the updated pictures of Ginger. Enjoy and Best Wishes!

Ann & Paul Desruisseau

larissa said...

Can you please write more about the Hello Kitty airport and stop bogging us down with talk of Ginger and culture and stuff?

Pickens

The Hines Family said...

SO happy to follow your blog and so excited for you as you're about to meet your little one. :-)

James and Melissa said...

We are so excited for you!! We can't wait to see pictures of you holding Ginger.

K. said...

Emilie can't wait to see Ginger and so do we :-)

Ha & Tuan