Live From Beijing!!

We're here!! I had typed a whole post on the plane, thought I saved it but I guess not. We survived the flight. Nonstop for I think 14 hours. Flight was completely full. So glad we had economy plus, 5 extra inches of leg room definitely felt worth it! The business class seats looked like heaven...

The flight had plenty of entertainment and it felt like they were constantly feeding us. 

 

Getting off the plane. We were the Foreigners! After I took the picture I saw the "no cameras" sign. Oops. 

Went through immigration and customs. You had to mark the purpose for your visit. 'Settle Down' sounds nice....

Our guide, Cecelia, was waiting for us and the other family we are traveling with at the airport. 

She told us so much about Beijing on the way to our hotel. I hope Gabe is able to remember it, he should be able to give an awesome report! 

We had dinner at a noodles shop just down from our hotel. They put us in the NBA room. It was funny. 

I didn't take food pictures, but we had authentic noodles, that were awesome, fried rice, and spring rolls. So much food, so cheap.  The picture of the tea is for my mam-you would love it! 

Outside 7-eleven which is across the street from our hotel. We're not supposed to drink the water here. I of course immediately forgot and brushed my teeth with the sink water. Hoping I don't need the cipro.....

Our hotel is beautiful. We've already been needy asking for help with extra pillows, trying to get the AC to work (spoiler alert-it doesn't) and figuring out the powere adapters. 

As I type this, Jason mad Gabe are both asleep. I've talked to Dex & Q, they sound great. For the very first time, Penelope and I are sleeping at the same time in the same country. Soon it will be in the same room!!

Tomorrow we tour Beijing. This is so surreal. I'm still not sure I believe I am here! 

Thank so much for all the nought a, prayers, comments and messages. They mean a lot to us!!

All our Love from the other side of the world!!