Saturday, November 1, 2008

Travel Day!!!




It is 7;30pm and we have had a long day on the road. We left at 8:00am for the airport, took a 10:20am flight to Beijing and finally arrived at our new hotel at 3:30pm. Lily slept on me most of the morning but woke up and was very busy in the plane. The 13 hour flight should be interesting on Thursday.We had to meet before supper for another meeting, so I just stayed in tonight to unpack and put the munchin down. Paula and a few people went to a dumpling restaurant, Beijing has so much to see. We are going to the Great Wall tomorrow. I am really excited. Well, I must go prep for tomorrow. I included a cute picture of Paula when we left the hotel this morning. I don't know if she knew what she was getting herself into coming to China!!! I also have a picture of Lily and I with Smile. We were sad to say goodbye to him today. We get another guide for the Beijing part of our trip. And as you can see in the last shot, Lily is making herself confortable in the new hotel. She is such a pet!!! I hope that no one has belly aches from too much candy.

8 comments:

Aucoin-Finkle Family said...

Hey Lily, Francine and Paula.......

So great to hear that you made it to Beijing!! You are that much closer to home. I always knew that Paula was a "superwoman", and the picture confirms it.
Lily is a sweetie!!

Chat later....Jules and the girls!!!

Anonymous said...

Paula you look like a sherpa! Good support, in so many ways! Francine, Lucas will be happy to hear you are going to the Great Wall..I told him you may not have time and he said" but she's in China!" Good to know you're always getting closer to home. Looking over all the pictures of Lily, I don't think you could have had a better little girl even if you had ordered her!! I think she'll fit in the clan perfectly. Enjoy tomorrow, Thursday will be here in a flash...hang on a little longer Bernie, Isa and Sam!

Smiles,
Mariette

Anonymous said...

Ha ha ha Paula you look hilarious. Perhaps back country guide is in your future. Looking very granola.....

Well look at the girlie in the basket! Too cute. Anthony thought it was a hoot. He is totally in love with Lily already and keeps saying how adorable she is.

I am anxious to hear about the adventures of the Great Wall. Sending our love.

Ea and Family xooxoxxo

Anonymous said...

Francine, Tasha and I are captivated by your blog. We wake up each morning and race to check out your new photos and commentary !
The three of you look so amazing !
We can't wait to meet our new neice !
Faber and Tasha

Leslie said...

Hi Francine, Paula and Lily
We love your updates and look forward to new pictures all the time! Your blog was beautiful, Paula! I ran into Bernie and Isabel at TAN today and they look great and are counting the days until your return. We will be in New York when you return (loads look good on Continental!) so I will call as soon as we are back and book in our appointment to come and meet Lily once you are ready to have visitors!!
Enjoy Beijing.

Love Leslie and gang.

Anonymous said...

Paula, you are a strong women in so many ways. The pictures just confirms it in one more way. :) We are glad you made it safely to your new destination. One step closer to home...Such beautiful pictures each and every day. We too are excited to see you at the Great Wall through this journey of a lifetime.

Hugs and love,

Heather, Jean, André and Arielle

Anonymous said...

We toasted Lily at Patsy's this evening. What an adventure! Nancy D.

Anonymous said...

Congrats Francine!!!You have a beautiful family!!!Loved looking at the photos and the blogs!Maybe we will get to see your new addition next summer!Your dad upadates my dad about you guys all the time!Take care!Marcella.