Travel Itinerary...

* May 18 – Depart the US (from Washington D.C.)

* May 19 – Arrive in Beijing in the afternoon

* May 20 – Sightseeing in Beijing - The Great Wall and Forbidden City (day allowed for adjusting to time change and culture shock!)

* May 21 – Gotcha Day!! - travel to provincial capital city (Fuzhou) and meet Olivia (she will remain with us from that point on.)

* May 22 – Register adoption and apply for Livi’s passport

* May 23 – 27 – Sightseeing, bonding with Olivia (waiting for her passport to be ready)

* May 28 – Travel to Guangzhou, city where US consulate is located. (Livi's medical examination in preparation for visa appointment.)

* May 29 – Visa appointment at US consulate

* May 30 – Visa is available at end of business day

* May 31 – Travel home (via Hong Kong)