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Trip to China
June 11-12  June 13  June 14  June 15  June 16  |  June 17  |  Baby Jenna Day!  |  June 19  |  June 20  |  June 21  |  June 22  |  June 23  |  June 24  |  June 25  |  June 26

"We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny, and placed among us by God's very own hands." ~ Kristi Larson

OUR ITINERARY

Monday, June 11
Leave for China – Orlando to LA to Beijing (24 hours!)

Tuesday, June 12
Still flying…

Wednesday, June 13
Arrive in Beijing at 5:20 am
Go to Shepherd’s Field Orphanage in Tianjin
Stay at The Inn of Eight Happinesses

Thursday, June 14
Shepherd’s Field Orphanage

Friday, June 15
Shepherd’s Field Orphanage
Fly to Hong Kong to meet Nai Nai & Grandad, and the rest of our travel group
Stay at the Regal Kowloon Hotel

Saturday, June 16
Tour Hong Kong

Sunday, June 17 - Happy Father’s Day!!!
Tour Hong Kong
Fly to Changsha, Hunan Province
Stay at the Dolton Hotel

Monday, June 18
BABY JENNA DAY!!!
(9:30 am at the Registration Office)
Family Bonding

Tuesday, June 19
Complete Adoption Registration and Notarization Paperwork at the Registration Office
Family Bonding

Wednesday, June 20
Visit local department store and/or Martyr’s Park in morning
Family Bonding/Shopping in afternoon

Thursday, June 21
Visit the Embroidery Factory and/or the park in the morning
More family bonding and shopping time in the afternoon
Receive our notary paperwork

Friday, June 22
Receive registration certificates and Jenna’s Chinese passport
Jenna’s first plane ride – fly from Changsha to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
Stay at The White Swan Hotel

Saturday, June 23
Jenna’s medical exam and visa photo
Prepare paperwork for the US Consulate appointment

Sunday, June 24
Rest, shop, tour

Monday, June 25
Consulate appointment
Rest, shop, tour

Tuesday, June 26
Take an oath at the US Consulate
Receive Jenna’s Visa to enter the US

Wednesday, June 27
Fly home – 26 hours!
Guangzhou - Hong Kong – LA - Las Vegas - Orlando
Jenna becomes a US citizen when we touch ground in Los Angeles.

Thursday, June 28
Arrive in Orlando at 6:00 am and drive home to Jenna’s new house!

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