Wednesday, June 17, 2009
HOORAY! HOORAY!
OUR LAST DAY IN CHINA!

Yippie! Finally able to take our little girl home to meet her extended family.

After last minute shopping and touring around the streets of Guangzhou, we loaded the suitcases and carry-on bags, called the bellhop and checked out of the White Swan Hotel. A quick shuttle to the Guangzhou Train Station for what we thought was a "bullet train" to Hong Kong... a little slower than a bullet, or even a Schwinn, but nonetheless we were on the first leg of our three-legged journey. After daddy finally stowed all the carry-on baggage, stroller, baby bag and miscellaneous items and we settled into seats, only to find out there was assigned seating. So, again, loaded down with bags and baby, we found our seats and relaxed in the heat for our ride to Hong Kong

Hustling and bustling Hong Kong... unfortunately, not enough time to explore. Into another shuttle for a ride from the train station to the Regal Airport Hotel. After checking in, we explored the hotel, which was linked to the airport via an indoor pedestrian walkway. A quick dinner and rest, we were up and checked into our flight to Tokoyo.

Ah Tokoyo... we arrived in the rain... and our flight home was delayed 5 1/2 hours! But that was OK. We explored the airport and made friends with everyone in the first class lounge. After buying Maggie a few treats and something for daddy in the duty free shop, we were finally off for home.

The lovely stewardesses set-up a crib attached to the wall for Maggie, who slept for almost 9 hours on the flight back. There was no crying, only smiles and laughing. Thank heaven! We heard other babies crying, but Maggie did great and Maeve was wonderful with her.... The flight staff were very helpful and even daddy helped a bit...