Well, I half expected to not get onto alot of websites when in China, but I didn't think Blogger would be blocked. I'll pick up where I left off, now that I have wi-fi and am back at SFO airport. Enjoy!
Day 5 - Dec 27/28
My day started with a wonderful breakfast and a scary shuttle ride to the airport.
There was a long queue to check in so I'm pretty happy I left ample time to check in. Wi-fi was pretty spotty at the airport. The weather I was leaving was mostly clear aside from the haze and 15 degrees. California and San Francisco was nice but I was ready to move on.
I boarded a 747-400 for a 12 hour flight to Beijing. For a big plane, the ride was not as stable as I thought. 2 meals, free drinks. I slept alot surprisingly. When we arrived at Beijing, we were delayed while waiting at the airport for a group that did not shown up. Our tour guide said it was a family of Asians, and went in to find them.....hint....mostly all in China are Asians! Finally we departed without the family after waiting an hour and the hotel was an hour drive away.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with fresh out of the oven cookies. I was the first to get my room (pays to have a last name starting with "A") and off I went. Having trouble locating Shelley and Anne though. I'm sure they didn't want to wait around for me, since I arrived considerably later than they did, but I'll see them in the morning anyway. ;) The hotel room was nice, and i had a single king all to myself. Don't drink the water unless it's bottled!!
I've landed, am safe and sound and will be off to bed shortly. Early day tomorrow as we head back into the heart of Beijing.
JA
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