4am part two....

I started this blog an hour ago and then the computer shut down so I lost it. I am saving them this time! We have wireless in our rooms, so it is wonderful to be able to use the computer in the room rather than go down to the computer office.

We arrived at the Ministry office, these building take you back in time a little. They are made of concrete beams and stuccoed red bricks painted white. Like most govt buildings they are ornate in their own ways, but these building are so old and worn down. The white stucco is chipping and has mold on the inside and out. The building was square with a courtyard in the middle. Much like a motel, where you have the building and offices but hte hallways are open to the outside. There are no elevators, but there are three floors. Our office was on the third floor. Walking up these wooden stairs, that were very steep and alittle rickity, was a little unerving with a baby.

Once in the office, which was no larger than a 12x14 room, we sat and waited. The room had a small couch and chair to sit on. We were told to sit and wait. There were large filing cabinets in front of us so we could not see the men in the back of the office. I believe there were at least five. Our driver went to talk to the men, they spoke for a while and after about 10 minutes we were told the power was not working and we should come back the next day at 10am! What could we do, but say okay and leave.

I was not that disappointed, I was to tired and just happy to see my girl. We then cam back to the hotel and unpacked a little. The staff at the Annapurna is wonderful, they remembered us from our last visit and were excited to see the girls. Sujina had fallen asleep so we brought her up and let her sleep for a while.

Paul and I unpacked a bit, the room we were given had two twin beds. At first we were bummed and asked to change rooms, they told us to wait until tomorrow and we could change. We pushed the beds together and have decided to stay. A big reason is we had unpacked and dont want to repack again. We are right next to Eliz and Clay so that is good incase either of us needs some help.

Elizabeth came over later in the evening and said that Clay was sick and so they were just going to stay in. They are a very sweet couple, but as all new parents a bit overwhelemed!!!

Sujina woke up and was not the happiest little girl. We gave her a bottle and that seemed to help some but mostly I think she was just missing being at the home and her natural surroundings and who can blame her. She would look up at us an then start to cry, not hard just a little cry like " oh man my world is changing again."

She and Paul went for a walk around the hotel while I showered and emailed. Paul is great at that and Sujina loved it. When he came back and put her down she started crying again. So needless to say we have not put her down much, which is fine by us!

She is so small, not undernourished small just small in body size. She is wearing the 3-6 month clothes I brought but those are still too big! She will grow. She looks so wonderful, very healthy, and had that incredible suck you in smile.

We played on the floor until Paul and I just could not keep our eyes open any longer. Tennis was on so I was in heaven, my little girl and tennis what more do you need!

We are gearing up for a long day. Sujina is still asleep, she has had a bottle and then went right back to sleep!WOW!
Paul is in the shower and the sun is coming up over Kathmandu. When we flew in yesterday the clouds were so heavy and low it was like a fog almost. I am hopign for clear skies and some great views of the Mountains!!!

We are blessed and we love you all....

more soon.