Touchdown New York!

Jackson And Grandpa at the Shanghai airport

After breakfast in Fuzhou, and a layover in Shanghai - we are back in the US!  It was a long travel day, but overall it was uneventful!  We only had four seats for the 5 of us coming back, but they put us at the bulkhead where we had more legroom and Jack could play and sleep on the floor. He did amazing on the flight, and again attracted lots of attention.  There were a number of kids also on the flight including two 12 year old girls who couldn't leave him alone.  Karen said it was his first "make-out" session as the girls couldn't stop loving on him and kissing him!  

Jack grooving to the music on his headphones!

There was a guy right behind us who snored super loud!  He fell asleep as they were pushing us away from the gate, and started snoring right away. Our end of the cabin all started laughing and woke him up.  He snored a lot of the way back and even as we were taxing to the ramp!  Another gentleman in our section had some medical problems and needed oxygen and the crew was calling for a doctor. They moved him to the business class section for treatment and he seemed to be resting okay as we exited.  It did make me think that would be a great way to get "bumped up" - "I'm having problems breathing, or my chest feels a bit heavy" - please move me up where you can actually move and breath and look out a window!!

Jackson sleeping on the plane

Now that we are back, it's almost hard to believe that two weeks have gone by.  We lost touch with the "other world" and realized how some things that take up our life don't seem to matter so much.  Hopefully, I will remember to keep reflecting on the two weeks we did have.  There are so many wonderful memories that all woven together in the beautiful Chinese landscape, the people, the rice wine, the tea and the richness of the culture - simply magical!!

Thank you all for following along and sharing these days and these thoughts with me!  Lastly, my biggest thanks go to Shirley Meadows who has kept my life and blog together.  Without her, this trip would not have been possible - Shirl, you are the best!

Deb

PS  Go Packers!!