After a long, long flight -- we made it to Beijing, China! Actually, the flight wasn't that bad. We have to give a shout out to our friend Mike, who signed over some of his precious United upgrades, which made the trip much more tolerable. We even managed to sleep an hour or two. Anyway, this leg of the trip will be a breeze compared to the return!
We were sitting on top of the world (literally) as our flight path took us nearly over the north pole. It was pretty interesting to watch on the map and see the otherworldly icy landscape below. We descended south over Siberia on route to Beijing.We had a few nervous moments at the massive Beijing airport. First, after getting our luggage and navigating through all of the crowds, we did not find our guide until we neared the airport exit.
Then, Darcie was a little panicked because in a jet-lagged haze, she accidentally brushed her teeth in the airport bathroom with tap water (a no-no when travelling in China). Hopefully, she'll be OK, we are treating her with a preemptive dose of Immodium.
Tomorrow our tour starts at 9:00 am. We will do Tiananmen Square, then the Great Wall.
Click here for a few pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Roosh1988/20090102?authkey=N7b9gyXtrwA#
You both look so relaxed considering the magnitude of this adventure! Darcie, chill on the personal hygiene thing -- maybe substitute chewing gum for brushing your teeth every third time. Take care -- someone is waiting for you.
ReplyDeleteOkay I am new to blogging and even afraid of the word considering that it sounds like the name of our off the rocker governor. In my inexperience I clicked accidently on the tab in the link for pics that said 'explore'.Try it yourself. Alarming when you expect just a couple of hi we're here photos.In the proper place I found your pics and you guys look relaxed AND a bit on the edge of destiny (ah corny cornball).Your almost there!
ReplyDeleteHi. Randy & Jody here. GREAT Pic's & really looks like all is good & won't be long now, how exciting. We will be checking in.... All is good at home so let Becky know for us. Stay safe, & Best of this New Year! R & J
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