Craig - everyone was shocked when the US was not on the Green list. Hope is that will change when they update the list in three weeks.
As for the testing... they send the tests to your self-quarantine location, which you have to register with the Gov before you leave the US. The lab mails you the test and you return the swabs via overnight mail. You must do the “2 Day & 8 Day” tests, no exceptions. However, you can take an extra test on day 5 which will release you from the quarantine (if negative, of course). The Gov either calls or texts you every day to check on you. Not sure how they know where you are, but that’s the system.
So, the quarantine is really just for 5 days if you test negative, but you still have to take the Day 8 test.
The problem has been that lots of people have purchased the tests online, then never received the kits! There are several Facebook groups discussing the issue.
I’m really surprised they didn’t create a scheme giving fully vaccinated individuals a break on all the testing.