Then it was off to the Embassy where everything went to plan. Presuming there are no problems with the processing we should be able to collect Rachana's travel document, complete with visa by Thursday afternoon! So after our appointment we went to the Qatar Airlines office and booked her flight!
Afterwards Aruna and her husband Ashish were free for the rest of the day and very kindly offered to take us to the Swayambhunath "Monkey Temple". You can see where it get's it's name!
It's located at a really high point of Kathmandu with a great view of the entire Valley. It was a bit rainy again which meant visibility wasn't great - but the rainbow more than made up for it - beautiful!
We spent time wandering around the Stupa looking at the amazing architecture and artefacts dating back to AD 460. It was a really nice change of pace!
We wanted to take Aruna and Ashish for dinner so they picked a nice place on the way back to the hotel. We let them pick out our food, trying some Newari (local to Kathmandu) dishes and a few "safe bets!" Everything was great! Celebrated being almost home free with a bottle of bubbly!
Finally got back to the hotel around 9pm and Rachana barely managed to crawl into bed before she was fast asleep! All in all a really good day!!
I'm so glad the document finally showed up, I knew it would! Hope for smooth sailing with processing and the trip home as planed. Love that picture of Raya and the one of the rainbow.
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Rosalie
Great News!
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! I'm so glad that you guys got to do a bit more sightseeing too. I am sure you are going to come home with lots of pictures and wonderful memories! Stephanie, Joe, Leah & Maya
ReplyDeleteDanielle, your make-up bag will never be safe again,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab day,great news, Rachanas flight booked and great sight seeing all washed down with a bottle of bubbly
Sounds like the best day yet.
Nearly hometime
Lots of luv and kisses for Rachana Deb xxxxxxxxxxxx
BEST NEWS WE EVER HEARD, MADE OUR DAY AND NIGHT. TOLD ALL THE ANIMALS AND THEY JUMPED WITH JOY. LOOKS LIKE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY ALL AROUND. SO SO GLAD IT IS ALMOST OVER AND ALL OF YOU WILL BE HOME SAFE AND SOUND. DID YOU CHECK THE E-MAIL I SENT? HAPPY FOR YOU AND MISS YOU , LOVE AND KISSES NANA AND POP POP AND FLEA BAG CHARLIE
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It won't be long now. So very happy all went well. Love Raya's picture, she is such a sweetie! Can't believe you tried the food. Very impressive. Love, JoAnne
ReplyDeleteJust saw yesterday's video, she sounds like an eskimo, very cute. Maybe you guys can adopt a monkee and bring it home. I am pyched the pieces are falling into place. Can you bring me some Nepali food home for me, my Sherpa told me it was tasty. Ciao
ReplyDeletedear danille & mick~ we have been watching with our hearts filled with joy for your new family adventure. cant wait to have her at the pool with georgia this summer. ps... i will babysit & the 4 of you can go out for dinner. love, peachy (ninas mom)
ReplyDeleteGreat great news all around! So happy to see that everything is falling into place and that Raya is adapting so well. It looks like you have gotten to enjoy the best sights as well - beautiful pictures! Michelle
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! Congrats again and looking forward to your safe return! See you soon... Iva
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you all! What an adventure these weeks have been! The three of you look so incredibly happy as a family. We couldn't be happier for you! Hope to see you all very soon:)
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Heather, Jon and kids
xxxxx
You're almost home...can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Jen H. xoxo
Just sat down to look at e-mails and your Blog. So happy I did, because now I know you guys will be home soon!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!! Well, Danielle, I have to tell you that I am sooooo happy that Raya has GREAT Hair!!!!! Looks as thick as my Hubby's. Thank the Lord!!!!!! Can't wait until it is longer and it can be put in a ponytail!!!!!!! You are going to have so much fun being her beautician, as well as her Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Cuz!
Dear Three Muskateers, Somewhere Over The Rainbow Skies are Blue, And the Dreams that you Dare to Dream, Really Do Come True! Love the pix and those lips!! Aruna and her husband are such a cute couple. XOXO see you soon : ) XOXO Sue & Rob
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle, Mike and Rachana
ReplyDeleteThe end of a long and exciting journey but the best is yet to come. Now the adventure really begins!! Pictures of Rachana and the rainbow are great, so happy you are coming home with your pot of Gold. Have a safe journey home and see you all soon. Lots of Love to you all Lynne and Andy xxxx