[mamaA]

Does anyone know if the clarion suites is walking distance to the embassy? And also if they have a car to bring you to/from the airport?

Do the copies of our passport need to be notarized for the embassy for pickup?

Thanks!

[Guatemomtobe]

The Clarion does have an airport shuttle. I don't think it is walking distance from the Embassy but I know it isn't terribly far (I will have a better idea tomorrow as I will be there for a visit). I believe the notarized passport copy is needed to be submitted for pink and I think it goes into effect the end of this month.

Are you going down soon?

[saranbr]

Well, I'm not sure how far you want to walk but the car ride to the embassy from the Clarion was about 10 minutes or so, of course with a lot of stop lights and waiting but I wouldn't think it's exactly walking distance. I believe that if you arrange it through the hotel they can get you a safe cab ride over to the embassy.

[keithandkristy]

We've stayed at the Clarion 4 times and they always have a shuttle waiting for you at the airport. There will actually be a guy holding a sign with your name on it. It is not in walking distance from the Embassy, but it is not far. Our facilitator took us; however, the Clarion has taxis of their own and will be more than happy to get you one. We used their taxi a few times. They are very helpful.

Sorry, I can't help you with the passport question...I think that is something new?!?!?

[Guatemomtobe]

If you go to guatadopt.com there is information on the new passport requirement. There have also been several threads here the past week or so that you could search for.