Visas!

Ladies and gentlemen... We have lift-off!

I am still amazed at how quick the turn-around was between submitting our documents in SF and having our visas in hand. L drove to the post office this morning to pick up our Express Mail envelopes. One more HUGE step completed. Next on the list: fancy pet paperwork! The dog and cat have vet appointments on Wednesday to fill out their international health certificates. We then need to drive to our closest USDA office (fortunately only an hour away in Salem) to have their paperwork certified. I dare say we are nearing the end of the paperwork on this side of the ocean.

My departure count-down now sits at 9 days. L and the little one will follow with the animals in 23 days, with the help of a friend who is part pet-whisperer, part baby magician, and all around awesome. Time to start looking up apartments!

-E