We are in San Francisco. It was a long flight back, but we survived. We will catch a flight in the morning to return to Virginia. Since we used to live near here, in Monterey, we would rather just relax, instead of do some sightseeing. How are you all? I hope everyone is well, and going strong. It might be a few days before I'm back on full time....suitcases filled with dirty laundry must be washed.

China was fantastic...truly a trip of a lifetime! We had a very small tour group of 12, and we traveled five star all the way. The Chinese people were friendly, helpful and very gracious, and the sights were every bit as fantastic as we had hoped. I took A BUNCH of pictures, but I need to clean them up. I often take them on the horizontal or in bursts of moving things, so I'll need to do some editing. It's good to be back,

By Wahoo on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 07:05 am:

Welcome back, Bea. I am looking forward to see your pics in China. I have never been there although we live much closer than you do.
I am afraind if you had the earthquake there.

By Karen~admin on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 09:01 am:

Looking forward to hearing about your trip, Bea!

By Melanie on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 12:31 pm:

Welcome back, Bea! Too bad you are in SF during our cool/wet spell. Just a week ago was incredible weather in the city! Oh well, you will be relaxing anyway.

I am looking forward to seeing your pics! I am glad you had a great time!

By Annie2 on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 04:11 pm:

Bea, welcome back. Glad you had a great time and a safe trip.
I'm looking forward to the pics as well. They are always amazing

By Wandilu on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 04:17 pm:

I'm so glad to hear from you. I was afraid that you were in the earthquake, too. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

By Dawnk777 on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 05:25 pm:

Good to have you back in the US! I've never been to SF, so I'd be out sightseeing!

By Debbie on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 10:39 pm:

I'm glad you had a great time. I can't wait to see your pictures.

By Mommyof5 on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 11:53 pm:

Can't wait to see your pictures. Did you get to the Great Wall? When dh and I were there a group of school kids were there and they followed us around practicing their English with us.