Our first day in Beijing was great! Last time we were in
China we literally laid our heads on the pillow and got back on an airplane so we
were very excited to see the city. Amazing--high rise buildings as far as your
eye can see in every direction!!
We were on the subway by 7:50 to travel about an hour
outside the city where a driver was waiting to take us to New Day Beijing (not
where our girl is). We knew it would be a fun adventure at rush hour and it
didn't disappoint! At one stop, we literally felt swept back as people squeezed
in. Friends sent many needed donations
including 45lbs. of formula for some of the very sick babies and we were very
happy to bring it to them! As a footnote, take a look Ethan's jacket, yes it is the Bellman's overcoat. When we stepped off the plane at 11:30 we notice he had forgotten his winter jacket and we were leaving early the next morning. The hotel was gracious enough to lend Ethan the jacket.
We spent the morning there and enjoyed the chance to love on
some of the children that we'd seen only in pictures for so long. And let me tell you, if you think they are
cute in pictures, you should see them in person. It is an amazing place!! They take such amazing care of these children
and truly love them.
We saw some "interesting" sights on our way out of
the city to New Day and this was our favorite!
In the afternoon, we went to Tiananmen Square and the
Forbidden City and then back to the hotel for dinner and an early night.
Only 2 more days until we are united with our girl!! Can't
wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!!
I am so glad to read about your fun day! Ethan looks very handsome in his
ReplyDelete"new coat." I must admit....I am counting down the hours too for y'all to hold Annie in your arms.
Love y'all,
Sandra