We’re all packed and ready to go! We depart at 12:00 noon tomorrow, June 30th and arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thurday, July 1st at 7:00pm. Then we head to Gondar (Makai’s birth place), known as the Camelot of Africa (there are more castles per square mile in Gondar than any city in Europe). We will spend a couple days exploring Gondar and Lake Tana, then head back to Addis on July 4th. The agency will bring us Makai the afternoon of July 4th or the next morning, June 5th.
Check out all our luggage! Yes, 6 suitcases! Two suitcases are full of humanitarian aid items though . . . full of diapers, wipes, clothes and toys for the orphanages in Ethiopia. We also have a few care packages to deliver to kiddos of waiting families.
We will try and post updates and pictures while in Ethiopia, depending on internet access. If not, we’ll have lots to share when we return.
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June 30, 2010 at 10:18 am
Jessica
So excited for you both (three actually) What a journey this has been for you! Blessings upon meeting your son tomorrow! Safe travels. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!!
July 2, 2010 at 8:43 am
Don & Lisa in NYC
Congratulations and PLEASE POST if you can. As we wait for our court date we’re so thrilled to hear details of others’ journeys. We’re especially keen to hear about Gonder. If you make it to Gladney Foster Care Center #3 in Addis be on the lookout for a 2-1/2 year old cutie named Abebe (a boy). You can guess why!
July 8, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Emily B.
Hey Shannon – I know you are in Ethiopia now but I just wanted to stop in and let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping all is going well. Can’t wait to see your new family photo!!!