Sunday, February 28, 2010

China - February 21


Sunday... time to head to the airport for the trip home. It's funny but we left at 2/21 at 1:30PM and arrived back in San Francisco before we left on 2/21 at 8:30AM. The plane ride was shorter than the trip over and for me was more relaxed.

We are so very thankful to Ying's brother DaJoJo, his wife and daughter for being such good hosts in Beijing. We were happy that DaJoJo and family were able to come to Shanghai to be with us while visiting there. DaJoJo was always looking out for us and making sure we stayed together as a group and that we didn't get lost.

In Shanghai JoJo and JoMa along with a number of their friends made us feel very welcome. They treated us to a wonderful road trip and would accept no reimbursement. Besides opening their home to us JoJo and JoMa gave us some cherished memento's of our time in their country that will be in our homes forever. The trip will be in our hearts forever.

Lastly to my sister-in-law, Ying, my thanks for being so willing to take us to her childhood home. I never dreamed or realized how much time this trip would take her. She was our constant tour guide and helper for all of the trip. It is a tiring job when you think we were gone for several weeks.

1 comment:

Susan said...

Beth,
What an awesome trip!!!!! Thanks for posting all the wonderful photos and telling about the places you visited.
My favorite areas would have been the water towns and the gardens with the round gate.