Getting closer

Monday, January 13, 2014

9:28AM

Last night it was hard to sleep. I woke up around 2AM and didn't go back to bed until 4AM. Some of it is jetlag and some of it is excitement and nerves. Just a few hours until we meet Ella. 

We went off to breakfast this morning and I tried spicy chicken feet,  not too bad actually. I also enjoyed some steamed pork buns,  rice shrimp dumplings and some noodles. The food was really good. It great to try lots of new foods. I can have pancakes and eggs any day at home,  so I really wanted to enjoy all this lovely Asian food while I'm here. I must admit the steamed buns are my favorite. 

We head off to the bank to exchange our US dollars at 1pm and then leave for the provincial office at 2:30PM. But 3pm is the magic time,  we meet Ella. 

Counting the minutes here. I can't wait to meet her and find out about her personality and likes and dislikes. Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst :) 

5 hours and 27 minutes to go.