This morning we left the China Hotel Marriott, our home away from home, on a bus headed for the airport. It was probably the last time for a long time that Zoe would see the province where she was born.
At the airport, we said goodbye to our guide, Linneker.
For this leg of the journey, we would be traveling with most of our new AWAA friends. We laughed about what the other passengers would think when they saw us with all of our babies! But they had nothing to fear...everything went smoothly. Zoe was such a trooper. She played with a bag of mixed nuts and a water bottle while we were taxiing, then messed around with her seatbelt while we were taking off. We were lucky that the flight was not full, and we could put Zoe in the empty seat in our row.
It wasn't too long before Zoe fell fast asleep in Kevin's arms. I sure hope the rest of the trip goes as smoothly! After we checked into the Regal Airport Hotel in Hong Kong, we met Jeff, Melissa, and Anna Joy at a hotel buffet for our last dinner together.
After we all came up to our room to admire the view, Jeff, Melissa, Kevin, and I said our goodbyes. It was very sad...we've really bonded through this shared experience. We promised to stay in touch, and off they went to pack and get a few hours sleep before tomorrow's flights. Then Kevin and I packed, repacked, and Skyped with the boys for awhile.
This is our room, and the little crib where Zoe is spending her last night in China.
Tomorrow we fly to Tokyo, then take a 9 hour flight to Seattle where Zoe will officially become a U.S. citizen! We arrive in Cincinnati at around 7:30 pm on July 2nd. So this will be my last post for awhile. Our adventure is coming to an end, but our new life with Zoe is just beginning.
Sweet dreams, baby girl. 
Sorry for not dropping by sooner... life here has been a little busy... never a dull moment... had to go to work again cause no one can do my job... looks like Zoe is quiet the traveller... I must admit that when we left GZ that I was a little sad that we were leaving Shauna's province... and birth country for that matter... hugs to you
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the states everyone! So glad to hear that the trip went well and that you are now back home and adjusting to "life". We think of you and are praying for you!
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