Today we had your typical Beijing tourist day. We met with the other 12 families in our group and headed out to a full day of Tienanmen Square, The Forbidden City, a Jade factory, lunch, and The Great Wall.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Beijing, China
We made it!!!!! We are sitting in our hotel room relaxing after a looong day. The flight over was 13 hours from Chicago, but went surprisingly fast. Food, 2 movies and a stretched out sleep were great. Arriving at midnight, we met our guide Michael right away who brought us to our hotel, the Poly Plaza, and we went right to bed. The next morning after a very American buffet ( I had cornflakes!) we walked around the city for a while and literally stumbled on the CCAA building. I can't believe we just came upon the building where they were holding our file for 4 plus years to match us. We went back to the room and decided to take a quick nap. 17 hours later, we woke up! From the packing and the excitement, we were a little more tired than we thought.
Today we had your typical Beijing tourist day. We met with the other 12 families in our group and headed out to a full day of Tienanmen Square, The Forbidden City, a Jade factory, lunch, and The Great Wall.
The weather was cool, but sunny. Perfect for climbing. Tomorrow we are up a 5:00am for a flight to Nanchang. Tomorrow we will meet Charlotte!!!! Our lives will be forever changed. We can't wait.
Today we had your typical Beijing tourist day. We met with the other 12 families in our group and headed out to a full day of Tienanmen Square, The Forbidden City, a Jade factory, lunch, and The Great Wall.
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OMG your in China!!!!Woohoo~ Great Pictures. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteDonna
SO AMAZING!!!!!!! We just can't believe you are finally there!!! Can't wait to see Charlotte!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a safe trip. It's so long, but so well worth it. Stay rested, you will need it later on. Looking forward to seeing pics of Charlotte. blessings
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to see the two of you FINALLY in China!!! We'll be checking every 5 seconds to see those first photos of Miss Charlotte Corcoran!!!!
ReplyDeleteLori
Great pictures! Wishing you the best, Sharon and Michael McD
ReplyDeleteI've been checking your blog and am thrilled to see that you made it there and that you were able to post. Wow, such a difference at the Great Wall! When we were there it was peak season and it was sooooo crowded. You practically have the place to yourself! Can't wait to see your next set of photos...yay...
ReplyDeleteIt's great seeing you in Beijing!
ReplyDeleteWe received our intra-China travel plans a few days ago. I guess Jenny isn't all that busy anymore. Michael will be our guide in Beijing, too-next week :-)I hope there still will be snow-Jarod wants to see snow!
Hugs,
Michaela
It's so wonderful to see you both in China! Enjoy every moment of this journey! It's amazing journey we all have done! We can't wait to see the next set of photos :)!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you, and so excited to see your smiley faces there at the Great Wall !!! O.M.G. YOU'RE IN FREAKIN' CHINA !!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter all of this time, my heart is bursting with joy for the both of you !
Can't wait to see more :)
xoxox's
Shelley, Dave and Baylon
Ahhhhhhh! Yay! Woo Hoo! Yippie!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're having a great time. Glad you were able to get the nap in, too; I'm sure you needed it.
ReplyDeleteRuby