Friday, May 25, 2007

Safe and Sound

I arrived safe and sound in China. My trip went really smoothly actually, even though there was rain in KC, Minneapolis and Tokyo. I can't believe I'm here!!! I'm completely exhausted -- only 8 hours of sleep in the past two days. As soon as I post this I'm washing up and getting in bed. Tomorrow I meet my group in the lobby at 8:30 to go sightseeing. We'll be heading to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. So exciting!

The goodbyes went pretty well yesterday. I brought some gifts for the boys from the Disney Store while we were waiting for my flight. That helped to take everyone's mind off of my departure. Collin started crying when it was time for me to leave, but you can see from the picture that he calmed down. Victor was lifting him up so he could see me and we were making funny faces and blowing kisses. Collin went back to school yesterday afternoon and did great. I'm so proud of him! I miss my boys like crazy, but I know this would have been a very hard trip for them.
I've also included a picture of my hotel room, which I've already made myself at home in. I should have more exciting pictures for you tomorrow!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Julie, I'm so glad that you made it! Not that there was any question! I dreamed about you last night. I decided I should come and help you since you were traveling alone. You already had Alana and she was doing great! The funny thing was that I met you in Switzerland, not China! Have fun! Sleep well!

Anonymous said...

Sorry, forgot to sign that message I just sent!--Meg

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear that you're safe and sound and that everything is going as planned. I'm really excited for you. Can't wait to hear more.

Love,
Dominic

 

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