THE Woller World: Day 15 -- Leaving China arriving in Hong Kong

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Day 15 -- Leaving China arriving in Hong Kong

Today we had a LAZY morning. We actually got to take our time. It was so nice. We had a nice Skype call with the kids at home. We met a new couple that just adopted a little girl three days ago. We were able to sit and talk at breakfast. It was nice.

Skyping with the kids -- she's showing her new doll.

She's a master at the elevator buttons -- really!

Breakfast.

We spent time packing everything up. Elizabeth did A LOT of writing when we were packing. She LOVES to write. We went for our final walk around the hotel. We needed to find more Mango Mentos! We also went out to lunch at our favorite spot -- Sabah's.

Her writing time.

Finally -- I got some Mango Ice cream. Hagen Daaz the only place I could find it -- Matt finally broke down and paid $5 for a cup!!! WOW!!!

It was delicious!

I even shared!

Mommy and Elizabeth!

Can't wait to have all of the kids on me :)

Finally, 4 o'clock came around -- we met in the lobby. Many of the families came to say good-bye to the seven families that were leaving. We loaded the vans -- Elizabeth actually had a few tears. AND off we went to Hong Kong.

In our limo -- van!

The ride was very smooth and nice. We were told it would be about a three hour ride. About two hours in we had to go through immigration. We were told by our facilitator that we would NOT have to get out of the van and do anything BUT our driver said we did. So, we did -- but we were nervous. We only had our passports and my purse -- and $50. We went through immigration quickly BUT when we got out on the other side our driver was no where. Yes, I slightly started to panic but after about 8 minutes he appeared. (The really odd thing is that people in the other vans didn't do this????) When we entered Hong Kong we did not have to get out -- the officer just opened the door and took our temps. Still -- weird!

Finally, we entered Hong Kong. It is actually a neat looking city. The bridges are awesome. We had to drive all the way to the other side to get to the airport. Our driver dropped us at our hotel. The hotel is fine -- although, very expensive for everything. BUT it's 16 hours and we will be on a plane -- HOME!!!

Going across the bridge in Hong Kong.

Part of the city.

Our hotel room.

Sleepy girl!

Yes, we are very excited to be going home!! There are a few from our group that are on our plane -- which is fun. AND it's MD's birthday tomorrow -- our entire trip home. How lucky -- He's 15 on the 15th and it will be a 36 hour day for us :) Happy Birthday to my eldest. He has been great during this trip. He is always so helpful and thankful. He loves the farm and youth group. He is a goof and leads us all to some great comic relief. I love him dearly!!! Happy Birthday!