Six years ago today we took physical custody of our daughter Meg. This seems a good day to share our travel experiences. Travel experiences in international adoption vary widely depending on the country and the agency. Some agencies have adoptive families travel in groups. Some arrange hotels, some homestays. In some programs the child may be escorted to a major airport near the parents’ home. But on this anniversary I’ll indulge in a personal reflection. We left the West Coast of the USA on a Wednesday morning. Due to crossing the International Date Line, after a 15-hour flight we arrived … Continue reading →