Thursday, April 21, 2011

It's Official - We Are Coming Home!!!!!

We finally got the email from the US Embassy early this afternoon, telling us we could come and pick up Rachana's Travel Document - complete with Visa!! Would love to have recorded our biggest day yet, but no photos at the US Embassy, not even outside! Although we had some stressful days along the way it actually worked out perfectly in the end. We are coming home as planned tomorrow!

After the Embassy Aruna and Ashish took us to Patan, Durbar Square. It is the Old Royal Palace of Patan and is home to a mass of temples. It was an amazing place, and was so nice to see ancient architecture and really get a feel for "old" Nepal.



Found a nice restaurant with a rooftop terrace for our last dinner, before heading back to the hotel. Aruna came in as we had to give her some paperwork. We were so overwhelmed when she gave us some beautiful gifts for Rachana, a traditional Nepali outfit and an ornate Indian skirt and top. Also a really pretty handmade Pashmina Shawl for Danielle and even a Nepali hat for Mick. Check it out!!


It was a very emotional end to the night. Great to be coming home, but we will miss the wonderful people we have met like Aruna, Ashish and Roshu. They have been so kind to us and so generous with their time.
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17 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Thats fantastic news but I understand it must be a very emotional time for you, but you will take away memories that will last a lifetime.
    Cant wait till you are back on American turf and I can call you
    Looking forward to hearing Rachanas little voice on the phone.
    Take care and have a safe flight home.
    Hope Rachana likes the plane and the journey isnt too stressful!!
    Lots of luv Deb xxx

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  2. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    That is the BEST NEWS!!! Have a safe trip home and can't wait to catch up with you all once you are settled in at home! We hope Rachana likes her first plane ride and the Easter Bunny has lots of fun toys!!! :-) xoxo j, J & J

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    JUST GOT OFF OF SKYPE AND HEARD THE WONDERFUL NEWS, YOU ALL ARE COMING HOME. GRAVY AND MEATBALLS ARE WAITING. LENTILS FOR RAYA AND CHICKEN CUTLETS FOR RAYA'S DADDY. NEW PJ'S ARE WAITING FOR RAYA AND LONDON AND LUPA ARE WAITING TOO, OH AND OF COURSE TINO, KENDALL AND CHARLIE. CAN'T WAIT. WE ARE SO SO PROUD OF YOU TWO. THE EASTER BUNNY IS WAITING TOO. LOVE NANA AND POP POP

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  4. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I am so happy for you all. I will miss the daily updates. They were the highlight of my day.

    Look forward to meeting our new cousin. All our love.

    Barbara

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  5. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Yahoo! Great news!!! Good luck with Rachana on the trip... and safe travels, of course! Hope to talk to you next week... Love and hugs... Iva

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  6. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    WOO HOO!

    :)

    Have a safe trip and Happy Easter (say Hi to the new grandparents and uncle at your house when you get home)!

    Fano

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  7. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Super news, she is yours now, congrats. Uncle is Pysched!
    All I ask for is a picture of a yak, a sheep, a wild goat and a elephant, do you think you can pull that Off? I am a little disappointed this is going to end, I am going to have to call my sherpa and make an appointment.

    Guru Out!

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  8. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Danielle, Mick and Raya, so happy for the three of you! A beautiful little girl joining our family. This Easter is truly blessed. I will miss seeing all the news each day. Have a safe trip home!

    Love,
    Rosalie

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  9. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    And then there was a happy ending.... My goodness, the three of you are worth medals. Great work, safe trip home tomorrow and cannot wait to see that 'cheeky little face' in real life! See you soon! Mia

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  10. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Fantastic news! Can,t wait to have you home. Really missed you guys. Safe trip. Love, sue and chris

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  11. Sue SApril 21, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Dear Ones: There's no place like HOME and you soon will be in your own beds with your beautiful little daughter to read bedtime stories and tuck in every nite : )Safe travels and Amy said have some gum for the plane ride,itsgood for the ears in case they pop. R-really A-anxious Y-your A-arrival!! God Be With You. Love Sue & Rob

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  12. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    This is great news...so happy for you all! Your new and beautiful life is about to begin! Dave and I couldn't be happier. Have a safe trip home!

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  13. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Great News!
    i am sure it is a relief to finally have all of the paper work in order. Have a safe trip home and we can't wait to meet your angel girl.
    Cindy

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  14. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Glad to hear you'll soon be on your way home(or maybe you have left) Have a safe trip home, and get ready to start the next part of your lives together with Raya!! We can't wait to meet Raya in person! Love, Janice

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  15. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    YAY !!!
    congrads for all of you, danielle your gonna have to post pictures of Raya w/ the dogs... can't wait to see how you journey was back home... love ya ann

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  16. Eileen BApril 22, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    How wonderful! I bet you can't wait to sleep in your own bed. Have a good trip home. We are so happy for all of you.

    Mick maybe a bigger size :)

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  17. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Danielle, Mick and Raya...WOO HOO!!! We are sure you can't wait to get back on US soil but we have enjoyed reading your blog and following your AMAZING journey. Together you are a beautiful family...Happy Easter...hope to see you soon!!!
    The Pepe Family xoxo

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