Ni hao every one! We made it - we arrived in Beijing on Thursday afternoon after a great flight that was about 13.5 hours - our guide Sara was at the airport to greet us and got us settled into our hotel - we tried to sleep off and on last night but ended up at around 5 or so and have had a very busy day...
First we jumped in a taxi and went to what we thought was Behei Park - we still aren't quite sure where we were but it was a beautiful walk, we saw the drum and bell tower - and walked the steps - WHEW - they were steep. We then took a pedi cab through the Hutong district and are now at an internet cafe writing this! We are looking forward to meeting Diana and her family for dinner tonight and the rest of the group arrives tomorrow afternoon - and then Sunday off to Nanning. Sara our guide said that we would be meeting Olivia at around 3 PM on Monday at the civil affairs office - she has checked to see if we can visit the orphanage but looks like that may not happen.
Max and Riley we miss you lots but know that you are having fun with Stacie, Mieke, Grandma, Uncle Martin & Hannah - be good and listen to them!!!
We will talk to you soon.
First we jumped in a taxi and went to what we thought was Behei Park - we still aren't quite sure where we were but it was a beautiful walk, we saw the drum and bell tower - and walked the steps - WHEW - they were steep. We then took a pedi cab through the Hutong district and are now at an internet cafe writing this! We are looking forward to meeting Diana and her family for dinner tonight and the rest of the group arrives tomorrow afternoon - and then Sunday off to Nanning. Sara our guide said that we would be meeting Olivia at around 3 PM on Monday at the civil affairs office - she has checked to see if we can visit the orphanage but looks like that may not happen.
Max and Riley we miss you lots but know that you are having fun with Stacie, Mieke, Grandma, Uncle Martin & Hannah - be good and listen to them!!!
We will talk to you soon.
3 comments:
Hi Mike & Stephanie
Watching your Journey with interest. Looking forward to meeting Olivia... I am sure we will have to take a number
Have fun!
Shauna & Gavin
I just found your blog. I too am from Canada and I just returned home at the end of August with my daughter from Guangxi. I was also in Nanning!! You will LOVE it there. It is such a beautiful city!! I stayed at the Wharton Hotel which was totally 5 star!! All the best and safe travels. I cant wait to follow the rest of your journey. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away!! Everything is pretty fresh in my mind!!!
Saw a link to your blog on Cathy's. We traveled with her in 2004. Good luck and best wishes on your travels.
Penny
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