A while back we saw some comedian a on a late night show talking about airplanes and how people complain and his punch line was, “but you flew through the air in a chair.” And I know the miracle of flight is not to be taken lightly, but after being in airports and airplanes for close to 30 hours the miracle starts to fade, and is replaced with tiredness and and a desire to be back on the ground where you can hear and stretch your legs. But with all that said now that we are here and a day has gone by it’s worth the flight. Today has been our first full day in Hanoi and we love this place. It’s similar to most Asian cities I’ve been to, but has a romantic old world charm too. I guess that’s why the french call it he Paris of the east. Infact our plane form Hong Kong was filled with mostly French people and I just kept thinking of the Flight of the Concords song and saying “Girard Depardeaux” in as French accent as I can.
We have yet to meet our son. Tomorrow morning we’re actually going to head out to the orphanage. We’re very excited even though our Agency rep. said yesterday that he doesn’t let anyone hold him except his nanny (here we go again, Gem was the same way).
Anyway, here are a few photos of our morning trip to the “temple of literature”.
I’m glad to see your alive!! I’ve been waiting for a post and both you and Sus hit it today. Hanoi really does look like a great place. I think I must come the next time. (If there is a next time. It’s probably a little to soon to be saying you’ll be back anytime soon:) I love you guys!! Good luck tomorrow. I’ll be saying a little prayer for you tonight!! Give the boy a huge kiss from his favorite auntie Lisa. He’ll know soon enough. Love ya! Lisa
04.25.09 at 2:34 pm