We’ve arrived in Beijing! What a difference in just 6 years – you would not believe the construction that’s going on here. Its incredible! We didn’t get to see much yet – just on the drive from the airport to the hotel, but we’ll have lots of time to explore over the next 3 days.
Our day has been long and very exhausting. We arrived in Beijing about 3:30 p.m. local time and got to the hotel by 5:00. There were several different lines at the airport (even one where they take your body temperature as you walk through to make sure you’re not sick), but we made it through them all pretty quickly. Everyone was a little cranky tonight while we waited for the pizza to arrive, but it finally did and everyone (except me) was asleep before 8 pm. I guess that’s what happens when you add an extra 12 hours to the day!
The girls were fitted this evening for their traditional Chinese dresses as well. It was supposed to be tomorrow morning, but our guide has told us that the Deputy Director of CCAA (China Centre of Adoption Affairs) has invited us to meet with him on Tuesday. So I guess those 15 dresses will need to be made quickly!
Tomorrow we’ll be visiting the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the morning. So far, it looks like we have a free afternoon, so the shopping will begin earlier than I thought!
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Glad you guys arrived safe and sound...can't wait to follow your trip! Have fun!
We can't believe you guys are on the other side of the world.
We wish we could be there too.
I guess Vancouver is as close as we get.
Take care,
Bill and Maureen.
ps. all is good and quiet at home.
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