Sunday, April 19, 2009

Where in the World are Dan and Stacey?

I've had several requests for our itinerary, so here goes:

Monday: Depart at 4:15 p.m. to Amsterdam, 8.5 hrs on plane, couple of hours of layover

Tuesday: Amsterdam to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by way of Khartoum, Sudan. Flight to Sudan is a little over 6 hours, another 2 hours or so to Addis from there. Arrive 9:05 p.m. (Ethiopia time). Spend night in Sheraton, Addis.

Wednesday: Tour Addis, try to get acclimated, then move stuff to agency's guest house.

Thursday: Shopping in the morning, Reception for the 5th Anniversary of our agency in Ethiopia.

Friday: Orientation and meet the newbie

Saturday: Morning visit to the care center and time with newbie, brief shopping, dinner and show with traditional Ethiopian dancing.

Sunday: Travel south to Hosana (several hours by van) possible meeting with birth family, return to guest house in evening.

Monday: Morning spent at care center with newbie, afternoon at museums and city sights. Also visit AHOPE and other agency facilities in Addis.

Tuesday: Going away celebration at the care center, receive newbie into our care. Afternoon Embassy appointment, visit to the Hilton Hotel to confirm travel.

Wednesday: Time spent with newbie in our care, hair braiding class in afternoon.

Thursday: Morning cooking class, packing. Depart for airport at 3:00 p.m., 11 p.m. flight to Amsterdam.

Friday, 5 hour layover in Amsterdam, then flight home. Arrive 11:55 Chicago time.

1 comment:

Robin Funk said...

safe travels stacey and dan! enjoy your adventure - can't wait to meet your new daughter.