We have made a decision to return to Bogata for the remainder of the time while waiting for sentencia. Living in a hotel that we can't go to the pool, can't walk out the front door without a guide for security reasons basically confines us to the room. You could only imagine what that would be like after 11 days with children. We will be staying at Bettys Place in Bogata. It's more of a residence style hotel with large bedrooms, family rooms and a playground for the kids. Wendy and I both agree this will be much better for the kids. We will have greater freedom to go out as well and I could return for a visit (something I culd not do if we stayed in Valledupar as I would lose two full days and one night and the price is double). We leave tonight about 7pm. Please pray for a smooth transaction.
Yesterday we spent the morning going to ICBF to get the necessary paperwork for the move. We had a nice lunch with Luci and Dolly before returning to the room where the kids took a nap. Later after dinner Luci picked us up and we went to a couple of Fiesta's (parties). We had a good time. It was wonderful to spend time with her family and experience true culture here in Valledupar. Everone at the hotel has been very nice and friendly with great service. They have gone above and beyond their call of duty catering to us and making us feel at home knowing we do not speak the language. Thanks to the manager Gladys and the staff at the Vajamar for taking such good care of us.
Dolly stated that she expects for us to recieve our Sentencia around July 7th. This is much longer than we anticipated although she said it's possible it could happen sooner. Upon the receipt of sentencia Wendy would need to travel back to Valledupar in the morning, sign and return in the evening. We have made arrangements for someone to watch the children while she travels. Steve plans to return over July 4th weekend. Thanks to everyone for all your continued support and the prayers. Please continue to pray for us!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Sounds like Wendy and the children will be more comfortable and safer in Bogata. At least it's a change of surroundings that will help take away the sense of stagnation that you must be feeling. Keep us posted - this blog is great!
Aunt Joan and Uncle Art
I hope your new surroundings and the change of pace make things more enjoyable for you and the kids. You are so brave to be doing this...I hope the paperwork goes more quickly too. Please keep us posted...you are doing such a great job of it already!
Good Luck and a safe trip for all back to Bogata. It sounds like things will much easier for all of you. Hope the remainder of your time away goes by really quick so you can all get home safe and together...have a safe journey! Tony & Donna
Have a safe trip. We love reading about your trip. Your children are beautiful.
Post a Comment