Another day down

Big day, got a lot done.

Almost went back to the clinic today (for me this time), decided not to at the last minute -- I'm tired of doctors and just decided to tough it out.

We watched a "traditional Chinese dragon dance" (whatever it's called) out in the tennis court today. It was/is in honor of the Moon Festival which takes place either tonight or tomorrow night. I'm sure Google would have more info about what I'm talking about.

We also had the first visit with the consulate today. I guess this is a really big step, but it really wasn't that difficult. They asked several questions about the kids then told us what was going to happen next. (For anyone who's coming to Vietnam to adopt 2 kids, if you didn't pay the 2 kid fee with the I-600 when you filled it out in the states, you're going to have to pay the 2nd kid fee when you're here ($700)). We should be free to leave here in 7-10 days, which would be somewhere around October 4th, which is when we were planning on leaving anyway. It could go faster, but probably won't.

We should hear back from the consulate either Friday or Monday, when we would schedule our next meeting with them.

Tonight 4 of the 5 families went out to dinner at a French/Vietnamese restaurant (supposed to be one of the best in the city?) called the Green Tangerine. It was quite good food, but I bet we looked funny to the locals who were eating there: 18 Americans, 9 adults and 9 children (7 babies, 2 under 12). It was fun, and nice to be around other people going through the same thing that we are.

We're going to get the kids passports in the morning, and I think we're all going to go out shoping after. The kids Adoption Medical exam will either be tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning.

Lastly, the remnants of a Typhoon are on their way to Vietnam. I think it's been downgraded to a tropical storm or tropical depression, but its supposed to rain here until next week sometime. The breeze today has been fantastic due to the storm.

I think that's everything. We might have some pics / vids of today's events posted tomorrow.

Dennis