Hello China!

As you can tell from the title of this post, we made it to Shanghai yesterday. We are thankful for uneventful travel and a pleasant flight (all 14 1/2 hours of it!). We were detained on the plane while Chinese government workers in hazmat suits and goggles came on board the plane and took every passenger's temperature. We also had to fill out health forms and answer questions.......but other than being delayed for a bit, we had no issues. Arrived at the hotel and got good sleep last night. I'm working today and Michael and Lindsay are out sightseeing (with a guide who speaks English -- finally!).

For those of you who have adopted from Kunming City previously, we have learned that Susan will be our guide. We have spoken to her once on the phone already. She seems very pleasant (as many of you have told me) and she is still telling us we'll get Ally on Sunday late afternoon after we arrive. I'm not sure we'll ever visit the orphanage because of their fear we could bring the swine flu. We will see.

Oh yes -- I had a lot of problems getting on the blog, so my access to this website may be spotty at times. Will obviously post as much as we can. Need to get the husband to download a couple of pictures ............he loves being out and seeing the people, sights, etc., so that may be a challenge. Bye for now.