Today we found out we have finally completed a major step, and have been notified that our adoption documents have been approved and have entered the court system. So, beginning today, we start our wait for "sentencia". The courts close in Colombia for the holidays beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19th. However, like we said before, we should be home for the holidays, but we will be cutting it very close. Although, you never know what could happen, and we may get sentencia sooner than we expect. Either way, we are going to change our flights to get back home on 12/22, instead of 12/15. If for some reason we are able to get home sooner, than it is easier to change them back, then try to get seats on the plane closer to Christmas. Granted we are very anxious to get home, but we know that the best gift we could get for the holidays, is Isabella. So, until we hear sentencia, we are just going to keep shopping. haha Just kidding! Don't forget who is writing this. Someone who doesn't like to shop. :)Speaking of shopping.... today we went out to look for emeralds. One of our contacts here took us to a mining factory and we looked around for some jewelry. We knew we wanted to do this, because Colombia is known for emeralds. We learned today that 65-70% of all emeralds are minded in Colombia. The place that we went to was very nice, but unfortunately they didn't have what we were looking for. The staff there said they could make it for us and we could come back next week. So, we'll see. It just depends on how things go next week. There is also someone coming to our hotel on Sunday to sell some jewlery as well. So, we will see what he has. But today was nice, it was great to get out of the hotel. I took some pictures from the mining factory and their replicas of what it looks like when the emeralds are mined.
Isabella had fun at the store today too. After all, you have to introduce a girl to jewlery at a young age! :) Just kidding Gary!
After our shopping excursion, we went out for burgers and beer. Since we didn't do it yesterday, we decided today was a beautiful day to do it. Tomorrow, we are going to go back to Crepes & Waffles. Remember my last post on that? If you read that, you know I can't wait to go back.
Hope each of you are well, and having fun getting ready for the holidays. Hopefully we'll get to see you all soon. Love to you all.
Buenas Noches from Colombia.
3 comments:
I am writing this on Sat morning, Deborah. Happy birthday. Flize Cumpleanos! (spelling?). WE miss you.
Michele
Deborah,
Happy birthday!! Sorry you're spending it in Colombia; but we're counting on you being home soon. Glad I gave you your gift early. You looked soooo good in the jacket. Setting the style for Isabella from the get-go; ha, ha! Went to the DAR meeting with Susan this morning and the ladies thought I'd just stayed down here. I did let them know I'd gone home. They kidded me about becoming an associate member if I came to the January meeting! Gary and Sean went shopping while I was with Susan.
Love ya, Van
Happy Birthday Deborah! Is this the second time you celebrate your Bday in Col? How many candles are on your cake? Wishing you a happy day next to your new daughter!
Hugs,
Zita
Post a Comment