Travel Highlights
Mark and Gail showed up at 4:00 am to take us to the airport. We were able to switch our seats so that we could sit together. Wheels up at about 7:40 am. In flight we were seated next to very nice woman named Dawn. We shared a little of our story and found out she was headed back to LA where she lives and works. Other than a little pop spill the first flight was good.
When we arrived at LAX we had a long commute over to the next terminal for All Nippon Airways. When we got in line to check in, I think maybe God sent a man over to us and he told us the flight was over booked by 40 tickets. 40 TICKETS!!! He pulled some strings and routed us over to a club check in. Thank you to that wonderful man. After going through security again we were getting a little better at it but still had a bunch of stuff. What a long flight. The seats are not designed for people of my stature. We tasted a few new things and pass on a couple of others. I don’t know why seaweed would be used, maybe it is a health food thing.
A quick change of flights in Tokyo and again security. Here our group of five was led by a teacher returning home Chicago. Thank you nice lady. We were very tired on this flight. We tried to stay awake but were unable. When we arrived in Beijing we found our bags and then we found a driver waiting for us holding a sign. A quick drive to Jinglun Hotel and check in. The nice thing is complementary internet service so we can stay in contact. Thank you all for the nice comments on our blog. I think later in the week when we start to miss home more they will be even more appreciated. time for a little nap and them we are off on a tour. Thank you to those of you who can call my parents and keep them informed. I know they will not get tired of phone calls as they become grandparents again.
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7 comments:
So glad you are there. I just got back from Tampa and can't imagine the length of your flights. Hope all is going well and you can count the hours now.
Blessings to you all....safe travels..
Julie & Dewey
Good morning to you both! (it's 10:25 PM Wed. here)
Hope you got a good night's sleep and are ready for a day of adventure. What tour are you going on? Take lots of pictures.
Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers! Was the man also a passenger?
Enjoy the day! Looking forward to hearing all about it.
Love,
MOM
You are one step closer to hugs and snuggles. Soak in Hope's culture so you will have stories to share and pictures to show. We are thinking of you everyday!
SSW and the Park crew
Good morning, Dears,
We are following your journey with a smile on our hearts. Keeping you in our prayers,
Nola & Ole
Hi Beth and Ron-
Jon and I both have been thinking alot of you and hoping that you got there safely...so for that I say "thank you" for putting our minds at ease!!! ENJOY every step of the way and know that you are though about and missed by so many family and friends back in the states. Just a couple (well, maybe 4 or 5 days) days until you have your bundle of joy right at your fingertips! Like everyone else has said, enjoy this time learning about the culture that Hope comes from and take lots of pictures to share with her to help her understand!! We will miss you both and Hope so much at Bobby's graduation!! Travel safely and keep us in the loop when you can...I absolutely enjoy reading all the entries.
Love,
Jon and Denise
Hey Guys! Glad to see you made it there safely and everything seems to be working out in your favor! It's so great you get to share such a big adventure together! We can hardly wait to see all your pictures! Can you believe you are finally there!!!!
Can't wait for your next entry! Have a wonderful day!
Love, Mark and Andria
Ron & Beth,
God sure gave me a gift when he seated me next to you on the plane! Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this exciting time. I've thought of you often since Tuesday and am so grateful that Hope is getting a fabulous mom & dad!
Dawn Mjelde-Jones (Will you ever drink Sierra Mist again, Beth?!)
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