Flights, Food and Rest
Well, Iām in the airport right nowā¦and to tell you the truth, Iām not that excited. I already expect great things from China. I guess expectation has left me without excitement.
Okā¦ Weāre on the plane and itās almost in the air. Iām kind of hungry, as Iām sure everyone is. ANYWAY. Here we are on the trip of a lifetime, watching T.V. listening to music, doing the usual stuff. Michelle is anxious to write down the exact time we take off. And right now, everything is veryā¦ quiet.
No oneās speaking to each other on the plane because we are all so tired and I donāt think the silence is going to end anytime soon. Itās nice though, The silence is kind of relaxing.
Itās 12:30 and we still havenāt left. Luckily the plane has lots of cool movies, and music, and shows.
Never mind! The plane just took off and itās awesome!! Itās like a 13 hour roller coaster!! Yes, the airplane is cramped and itās not exactly first classā¦ but we are excited anyway!
Itās been a few hours since we left the U.S.Ā and we still have seven hours until we land. Right now we are in a cloud above Ireland, or at least I think itās Ireland. Itās starting to get dark though. I just woke up from a nap and Iām watchingĀ āAnchormanā with Will Ferrell.
Hey! We finally landed in Beijing, Ann and Peter were at the airport to pick us up.Ā Now a 45 minute bus ride to our hotel.Ā Beijing traffic is crazy ā I would say crazier than New York City traffic!
-Post by Raquel
Found Poem April 7
Found Poem 4/07
I like planes
Arctic Circle, excited, togetherness,
Tired, air, hysterical, confused
Wall, amazing, adventures,
Museums, clouds, sleep.
When I first saw the hotel on the outside I thought it looked amazing! It was well decorated and looked pretty official. Ā Ann said that we are in the financial district and this hotel is rated 4 stars.Ā When we walked inside it just looked amazing. After seeing my room I just couldnāt believe it, I made it to China. After 15 hours I made it.
We all met in Annās room to discuss procedures and rules. We also went over how our WHOLE trip will be. After orientation, we went to a restaurant with Ann and Peter. We sat in a room with one large table.Ā In the center of the table was a Lazy Susan, the traditional way food is served in restaurants here. Ā Ann explained all the different types of foods we would be eating and then our first dishes came. Watching the table turn left and right I just thought, āwow, this looks awesomeā.Ā I tried new dishes like Steamed Pork Buns and Lamb Shish Kabob. After dinner, we cruised around town and looking at the wonderful Beijing city at night. It looked like a calmer New York City to be honest. One of the greatest sights to see was the Forbidden City lit up.Ā We canāt wait to go there during the day on Wednesday.Ā I enjoyed myself today. I think everyone else did also.
- Post by Tyler
Found Poem for April 8, 2012
Exciting, food, sleep, tired
Relax, bed, oxygen
City, pictures, fun
Singing Asian ladies in the restaurant
April 8th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
So glad to see you all arrived safely and enjoyed your first meal!! Can’t wait to see pictures!!
April 8th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Michelle , its me mom ,happy all of you got there safe. Have a great time learn and behave , we and please stay close to your aunt …. Love you…xoxo
April 9th, 2012 at 1:04 am
Thanks for keeping us posted – I know the travel day can be a long one. Enjoy every moment of your adventures!
Make us proud with all your decisions, questions, actions, and words. Go for it!
April 9th, 2012 at 1:37 am
Hi Sonny, hope you’re having fun. Please try to get in the rest of the pictures so you don’t completely freak out your parents! Dad says to tell you that Cassidy has moved in and says she’s not leaving :} Love you so much!!! Mom
April 9th, 2012 at 3:30 am
Hi Dustin!!!! Glad you guys had a safe flight! Things are so quiet around here without you… Hope you’re having a blast!! Eat a lot of good food for me
Glad you saw yeye and nainai. Can’t wait to read your posts and see more pictures!! xoxox sis clu
April 9th, 2012 at 3:56 am
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I hope you all had a restful flight. I liked what Raquel has said that it was like a 13-hour roller coaster ride. I’m very excited to hear that you are all enjoying Beijing. Everyone looks happy and energetic in the photos. I will follow your bog and hope to hear more about your trip.
Please tell your China aunts and Ann that I say hi from New York.
April 9th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Glad to hear you arrived safely. Enjoy your time take lots of pictures, we will be following your blogs. What a Great experience for all your Students. Have Fun and be Safe xoxo
April 9th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
The pictuures are great!!!, I wish I was there , Have lots of fun and be safe, Have fun GLC!!! Mr. and Mrs. Dearce
April 9th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
hi nick, it’s mom
i see that you are having a fantastic adventure with your classmates.
take lots of photos and enjoy every moment!
love ya,
April 9th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Glad everyone arrived saely the great wall that’s awesome. I will be following your blogs eat a lot and take plenty of picures. Have fun and be safe
April 9th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Glad to hear you arrived safely and the GREAT WALL that’s awesome. Have lots of fun and take pictures I will keep following the blog. Luv u and be safe
April 9th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Hey Michelle, so happy you are having such a wonderful time! The Great Wall now that is awsome! See dreams do come true! Love u, tia
April 10th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
hola kelvin te extrano mucho mi nino cuidate mucho y portate bien.papi te manda muchos besos
April 10th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
I’m so jealous of all the amazing food you’re going to be eating! Tyler, it’s interesting how you write that Beijing at night seems calmer than NYC … I would not have expected that. Wonderful writing, everyone!