Ethiopia...the first few days

We've been over the ocean and back again and it was an amazing adventure. I wished I could have kept you updated throughout our trip but all we had was dial-up so I could barely post on facebook. So now to give you snip-its into our trip and introduce you to a little man who turned our whole world upside down. 

(Saturday June 15)

We made it!! 

Once we arrived at the guest house, we were quickly introduced to the traditional coffee ceremony that Ethiopia is so proud of. 

Freshly roasted coffee beans and popcorn

(Sunday June 16)

We attended a local church service and met new friends

The kids met new friends too...they were asked to join in a game of hide and seek

After getting some grub at a local pizza place, we went back to the guest house and rested up. The kids got to know our cook and the little girl who live there. It was a great way to spend the Sabbath. 

(Monday June 16)

Early Monday morning we headed to the village where our son was in an orphanage before he was referred to us and moved to our agency's transition home. 

Wouldn't be a great road trip without a flat tire, right? 

6 hours later we arrived in the village. Needless to say, the roads aren't quite as well groomed as the highway but it was gorgeous country. 

One more adventure when the van gets stuck on the well groomed road

We got out and walked the rest of the way to the orphanage.

We toured the complex and got a wonderful greeting from the older kids. They sang us a bright and cheery song and we really enjoyed meeting them. 

The girls room

(Tuesday June 18)

After meeting some very important people in the life of our son, we spent the night and headed back to Addis Ababa bright and early the next day. Another long 8 hours in the van and our day ended with a quiet evening at the guest house preparing our minds and hearts for what was ahead.

Stay tuned...next post...meeting our son!