Days 1 & 2 in Ninh Thuan

Figured I better post a few pictures first because I know that's why you are really logging on. Internet is limited here but we seem to be getting a better connection this afternoon so wanted to give everyone a run down of our last two days.

Yesterday we met Phuong in the lobby at the Rex to go to Ninh Thuan. I'll admit I was nervous about the long ride but it was not a bad drive with the exception of the last 45 minutes where the roads were really bumpy. Traffic is crazy. Scooters everywhere and you just drive around them. Then add in people crossing the road wherever they choose to do so and cows on the side of the road. We even saw oxen on carts. Chris noticed the wheels on the carts were old military vehicle wheels. The scenery was beautiful. Workers working in the rice fields and mountains. It really was an enjoyable ride.

Once we arrived in Ninh Thuan we checked into the hotel and then met Phuong again to head to the center. Chris and I were very quiet. We both wanted to just soak it up as we were heading to meet Bennett for the first time. We arrived at the center and saw the staircase that we've seen so many times in pictures. We walked up the staircase and walked directly into the babies room. There we saw our precious little boy that we have dreamed about seeing for such a long time. The nannies handed him to us. Such a happy day to finally get to hold him. There aren't enough words to describe meeting your child for the first time. I think pure joy sums it up. We spent about 90 minutes with Bennett and the other kids. The older girls just love on the little ones. And you can really tell the nannies love these kids. They loved the toys we brought. Hot Wheels were a big hit.

After leaving the center we headed back to the hotel. I know 90 minutes doesn't seems like a long time but all of the emotion of traveling and meeting your child for the first time takes a lot out of you. We were both exhausted but in a good way.

Today we headed to the center in the morning. The older kids were at school so we had more of a chance to spend one on one time with Bennett. We brought more toys, cookies and candy. Goodies are always a big hit with the kids. Bennett let us hold him and we played with him most of the time. He loved our camera. He really likes things that have buttons. And loved anything that plays music. The nannies were playing music on their cell phones. He was having a field day with those until you took the phone away. Big tears our little guy has. He knows how to work the room. He definitely has a favorite nanny. He runs to her and gives her kisses. We know tomorrow is going to be a tough day for him but we'll be there to console him.

Tomorrow is our G&R. After that is completed we will head back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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