Friday, August 21, 2009

Safe and Sound

After more than 20 hours of traveling, we arrived safe and sound last night. Despite a brief scare with the airline not having a record of our reservation (eek!) and rainstorms in Shanghai upon arrival, the trip was relatively painless. We have a couple of days before starting work, so are working on getting a sense of how to get around and moving into our apartment. Last night, we braved the nearby "TrustMart" - a multi-story department and grocery store just a couple of blocks away for a few essentials. Today, though, for some comforts to remind us of home, we're headed to the local Ikea. Wish us luck!
 
I've attached a couple pictures of us after clearing customs in the Shanghai airport.

5 comments:

  1. Great to have you there safe and sound. Dad

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  2. Thanks for letting us know how the trip there went. I've been thinking of you two. We got your postcard - thanks!

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  3. Hi Carrie and Jeff,
    It's great to see your photos and read your blog. I signed on as a follower but was unsuccessful uploading my photo. I wonder how your friends accomplished that? Help?
    Anyway, I'm anxious to hear more as time allows you to blog.
    God bless,
    Sandy

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  4. Glad to see you guys made it! Take lots of pictures and be safe!

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  5. I'm so happy you are ready to take on this big adventure, and even more so that you can cozy up your place with some Ikea love, that's perfect. I loved seeing the pics, post more please. :) And I need some gift card ideas for Carrie's b-day (which will obviously be late I think.) Love and miss you both! You're in our prayers. --Julia

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