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1 more sleep

By Cheryl
Hard to believe that tomorrow is the day!!

3 excited and happy kids in bed.
2 tired adults almost through all the lists but not quite able to pack it in yet.

Although, we are now one step closer to being able to leave on time:)

We applied in person for our vietnamese visas and were promised that they would be sent via registered mail in plenty of time.  Our hopes were dashed again today as the mail truck came and went without stopping at our home.  On a whim at 10:30pm I called the embassy hotline to inquire about the status of our Visa applications because the website didn't even recognize our reference number.  Lo and behold, a kind gentleman answered the phone and located our 5 passports .  Mike took a late night drive to the embassy and...success....passports and visas in hand! They 'just forgot to put them in the mail'!

Let the adventures begin!!

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  1. RoseAugust 8, 2019 at 6:46 AM

    Have a great trip! Looking forward to following along on all of your adventures.
    Rose

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