We made it home last night at about 9:30pm. It was so wonderful to see Julien at the airport!
Our trip home started early Monday morning, since the cab picked us up at 5:45am. Peter and Patrick shared our cab, and kept us company all the way through Atlanta. The airport in Bogota was no less confusing and complicated than we expected--at least three different places we had to check-in, show different forms and pieces of ID. Fortunately, Helena met us at the airport and made sure we got to the gate in due time.
On our flight to Atlanta, Esteban and I sat in the bulkhead row--which turned out to be a great bonus because he could nap on the floor. Peter and Patrick sat two rows back on the other side of the aisle--close enough to help out. Esteban turns out to be a great flier. He ate and slept and looked out the window, and only hollered when he was hungry or his ears hurt (only once).
Peter and Patrick stayed with us through Immigration and Customs in Atlanta. They were a great help with the luggage--it's hard to manage 3 big bags, a stroller, two backpacks, and the baby on your own! They also made sure we had water and food to take on our flight to Boston. We really missed them as soon as we said goodbye at our gate!
Esteban had a rough night last night, adjusting to a new place. He's seemed a little confused at times today, and reassured by the presence of Mommy. He's remembering Julien and already more comfortable with him again.
Hope to post our last Colombia photos and a homecoming photo tomorrow!
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Esteban, on his "gotcha" day
Our adventure of receiving our son Esteban Francis Fitzgibbons Goulet in Colombia in March 2008.
Esteban, on his "gotcha" day
Our home away from home
You can reach us at:
Halifax Hotel
Calle 93 #15-93
Bogota, Colombia
Our borrowed cell phone:
011-57-311-500-1036
The hotel:
011-571-616-3098
(we're in room 7)
Halifax Hotel
Calle 93 #15-93
Bogota, Colombia
Our borrowed cell phone:
011-57-311-500-1036
The hotel:
011-571-616-3098
(we're in room 7)
7 comments:
So exciting that you're back! I was hoping you'd post something about your trip.
I am really going to miss reading this blog every day.
xo Joanne
Welcome home! It's been a long journey that I feel we were a part of, thanks for the outstanding blog! We wish you the best as you settle in at home as a family.
Love Matt, Meri, Connor and Caleb!
OMG, what a beautiful kid.
Welcome home, Esteban--and congratulations, all of you.
Welcome to the USA, Esteban and folks. Thanks, Sabeth, for bringing us into the wild and wonderful process. Makes labor seem easy.
I'd love to send a gift. What could you use?
MAZEL TOV!!!
This is wonderful news, God be praised that you have such a wonderful child!
Welcome Home after your amazing journey.
-eric m
(still slogging thru cdsp)
This is great but there was a promise f more pictures. am sure adjusting back to the US has been tough for all concerned, but I mean hey... where are your pics? Don't leave us hanging like that.
Sabeth,
It was wonderful meeting you & Esteban in Bogota, and I'm glad you guys made it safely home. I hope things are going well, God bless, and happy 1st Mother's Day!!!! :)
Ruth Ann
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