Monday, July 17, 2006

We arrived in LA, the shuttle over to international took 5 minutes we arrived there so fast we had to wait 30 minutes to check in. Why’ll we waited we weighed our bag adjusted our loads, we had two bags over 50 lbs. (not bad). The lady at the check in counter was nice (she was English) she sent us down to the international center where we could get a good meal before boarding (3 hours later at 11:50pm) for Guangzhou.

We all feel great and know we are entering a culture shock but feel fortunate to have this opportunity. Gage will never forget this experience and I’m glad he will be able to share with his sisters (three of them) Hannah, Grace and Lu Ju, (Chloe).

Day 1: It’s been a long day but a good day, we arrived in Guangzhou 6:00 am and got through all customs no problems. The airport is huge and clean the design and architecture was amazing. We arrived in Beijing 30 minutes late thought we would miss our ride but she was still waiting for us and one other couple from Orlando, Florida.

Beijing is nice, big city with a lot of construction going in preparation for 2008 Olympics. We arrived at the Hotel got checked in okay, rooms are great people friendly. After we got our stuff to the rooms we walked two blocks to the local market to get a few things. Got back to the room, ordered room service, something simple we’re not yet adventurous on the food side but we did go out tonight to a Acrobat Show, so much fun, from the crazy taxi ride to and from to the amazing talent, this show was great a most do for all.

A bit of great news was waiting for us, we found out we will be meeting Chloe a day earlier, we are so excited!!

Girls, we are thinking of you and counting the day until we get home to you, we are going to the great wall tomorrow we will post a picture if we can. Take care of each other and hug one another for us, be good.