Homeward Bound

Hello from Hong Kong. It's Thursday morning a little before 8am. We arrived here via bus at 8pm last night, checked-in, ordered room service, ate and crashed.

I can't wait to get home.

We left the White Swan at 2:30 and boarded a big bus. We drove to the other side of Guangzhou (they have moved the consulate since I was here last time) and had our consulate appointment. When that was done we re- boarded a bus and drove to Hong Kong.

We had to go through 2 border checkpoints. One as we left China (where we had to take all of our luggage off the bus and go through immigration review). And then again when we crossed a bridge and entered Hong Kong. In total from hotel to Hong Kong (with a consulate appt thrown in for good measure) the trip took 5+ hours. The families all held up well, but we did have outbursts here and there. I think I got a preview of what our day will be like today on our long, long flight. We have a long layover in Newark and then will get home around 8PM.

So by the time I get home I will be using Planes, buses and automobiles.

Have to sign off and check out of my hotel. See everyone on the other side.

Update: We're at the gate now. Will take off in about 2 hours. Can't wait. Libby Doodle Doo is getting a taste of her first blueberry muffin. She's in heaven right now.