Paper Chase To Chongqing

As you might Imagine, we have began the process of educating ourselves about Alyzabeth's place of birth, Chongqing, represented in red on the map of China above.

Chongqing is located in the southeastern section of the Sichuan Basin where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. It is a metropolis, rather than a province under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government with a population of over 30 million.
Chongqing, also known as Yu, was established some 3,000 years ago. It is renowned for its mountains, rivers, and fog, The climate is often cloudy and misty. Chongqing is often times referred to as the Mountain City and/or the City of Fog.

We received Travel Packet II from our agency last night, officially kicking off our Referral Paper Chase. Unless you count sending back our Acceptance letter via FedEx to our agency.
Lots to do in getting ready to travel. More papers to be filled out and notarized. Applications to submit. Copies to be made and made... And of course, there is the small matter of $$. We are catching a major break in that Chongqing is one of the few that allows us to wire the Orphanage Fee directly. YES!! I was dreading carrying around that much cash but no more!

So, we have to run. Aly has our Paper Chase day pretty much planned out and it's time to get started. As much as I hate Paper Chasing, this Chase has a certain happiness attached to it. And a face.

Soon, Alyzabeth An, soon little one...
peace
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