Still waiting for a Travel Date

We had our first travel meeting at the agency last night.  We were hoping that we would learn when we leave for China.  Well we did not.   The agency is still waiting to receive the travel approvals from China.  They are hoping today, Monday or Tuesday they will have them in hand.   There is a tentative idea of when we would travel if the TA's come in as hoped.   They are shoting for Novemeber 30th.  That means we would be back on Dec 15.   A general idea is leave here on Wed., arrive in Bejing on Thursday.  Friday at the great wall, Saturday at fobidden city and Hutong tour.  Sunday fly to Nanchung.  Receive Mayah Monday morning... Does anything really matter after that?   I will update with a full itenerary once we get it.   We are getting closer... but still waiting.... as usual!