Sorry for those that have been checking to see that we're alive. We made it to Hong Kong without any real troubles. I've flown overseas a bunch of times, but never this long in coach seating. To say the least, it was not something I want to do too many more times. Fortunately, we know that we have better seats (the bulkhead) on the way home; a little more room will make a big difference. Keep praying as we travel ... the meds and herbs are working for Sherry and keeping her from getting motion sickness. Sometime you'll have to ask her about our trip to Canada for our 15th anniversary.
We arrived at 5:20am (Hong Kong time) after about 24 hours of travel. Our CCAI rep (Patrick) met us after immigration and customs and took us to the hotel. He's a really nice guy, knows a great deal about Hong Kong and fun to listen to. We're getting a good history lesson on Hong Kong.
After all that travel, we were very tired, but I wouldn't let anyone sleep until late in the day. At 3:00pm we were all dead so we decided we'd sleep until 5:00, and then go get dinner. At 10:00pm, I woke up an realized that our alarm clock battery died. Boy was I scared that we just really messed up our body clock. Fortunately, after our fabulous dinner from 7-11 of Ritz crackers, noodle soup and Oreo's, we played cards until around midnight and went back to sleep by 1:00am.
Today, we went on a tour of Hong Kong. It was lots of fun. If you didn't know (which I didn't), this area is mountainous. Fortunately, Sherry made it through the day without getting motion sick. :) We had an authentic Dim Sum lunch and everyone seemed to enjoy it (mostly). The boys are in the pool and Sherry's reading in the room.
We leave around 8:30am in the morning to head for the airport and off to Nanchang. We are taking lots of pictures and I'll try to load some in if I get a chance at our next hotel. Thanks to everyone who's praying for us.
One more day until Gotcha Day!!!
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Oh, by the way. We are 12 hours off from the east coast. Not 14 like I told some of you.
Rich
Prayed for you all night and early in the am Wed-Thurs as I couldn't sleep. So thankful everything is going well, Sherry didn't get sick and you are all good. Well be anxiously looking forward to the pictures, especially tomorrow, Sunday. We're praying for your constantly and love you all.
so excited to get your update...so thankful sherry's tummy cooperated throughout the flights and hills of hong kong too! love you guys and keeping you in prayer...send us a picture of the family with maryn ASAP! dd
It's about 8am your time and we're sure you are about ready for your next flight! We are praying for your safety as well as no motion sickness :) Abby keeps asking for "Marnyn"...wanting to see pictures (as we all do)!!! Nate wishes he went on the trip with you! We send our love, especially as you embrace your daughter today! Give her an extra hug from us :)
Thank you so much for the update. I've been wondering how the initial trip went and it was good news to see Sherry is handling the travel better than expected.
Praying for you all.
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