We made it to China!!

I have to say, packing was a challenge!!

But, we managed.  Gotta say that after a while, my shoulders were not very happy!!  I would definitely pack a little differently -- not much.  Just a little.  But that's not what you want to hear about!!!

So, this is what Hong Kong looks like from the air:

And, this is the plane that took us there!  15 Hours after we took off from JFK.  Have to say that Cathay Pacific really pampered us ... they just kept feeding us!!  It was a very nice flight ... long, but bearable.  

After grabbing a quick break in Hong Kong airport, we boarded this little number to take us to Beijing:

Funny story -- after 21 hours of travel, we run into a couple from Rockville Centre on our way to baggage claim in Beijing Airport!!  Small world, huh?

Finally we met our guide, Li, after clearing immigration.  It was another 1/2 hour or so before we got to downtown Beijing.  Here's the street going to the hotel:

And, now, 24 and a half hours after take-off, I'm finally calling it a night!!  Tomorrow, we tour Summer Palace and local Beijing.  Stay tuned!!