Well, here we are. Our good friend a colleague, Mac Hinson, drove us to the airport for a 10:15 AM flight to Detroit. The plane was delayed (what a way to start) but we had a three hour layover built into the schedule.... so no worries. We made the connection just fine. Northwest Flight 11 left Detroit on time at 3:30 PM. The flight was LONG and BORING. Three movies, three meals, three sore rears and some dozing thrown in for good measure, we arrived in Tokyo an hour early. WOW! The Northwest lounge was stocked with sushi, so Emily was VERY happy. The flight to Beijing was on time as well. We met our guide, Dennis, after a short delay and hopped the bus to our hotel.

So, here we are, halfway around the world from home. Tomorrow we see the Beijing sights... Emily wants to get a shirt that says "I Climbed The Great Wall"... we'll see about that. We are tired but wide awake. This was expected.

To all our friends and loved ones at home... thank you all for your support and love as we make this amazing Journey to a beautiful little girl. We promise we will share her with you.

More tomorrow.