A bittersweet day

We’re sitting in a coffee shop in the Guangzhou airport waiting on food because we’re starving! Been a long time since breakfast.

Our flight out of here is at 8:00 pm (8:00 am EST). If the plane is on schedule, we’ll arrive in Beijing at 11:15 pm and crash at the Sino-Swiss Hotel.

It was a bittersweet day.

On the one hand, we’re certainly ready to get home to some semblance of a normal routine. But on the other hand, this was a very good trip and it’s always hard to say goodbye…not only to our travelmates but to our great guide and friend, Elvin, in Guangzhou.

10 comments
[1] ????? says:

We will be praying for safe travels and can hardly await your return.  It was wonderful to be able to see and talk to you last night but not so wonderful to see myself on your blog.  You are in big trouble mister! grrr  Take care and we will see you Sunday. raspberry

March 12th, 2009 at 7:48 am
[2] Grandmama Nannie-Coe says:

That’s OK Doug—Jen & Ron can’t hide behind a long line of question marks! I understand your desire to get home but at the same time not wanting to say goodbye to China and your travel mates.  I think you could have a dedicated following of blogsters if you want to keep traveling the world and updating the blogsite! I’m going to miss seeing China too! Prayers are with you all as you fly back to the good old USA.

March 12th, 2009 at 10:20 am
[3] Cathy Worrell says:

Hi Doug and Carmi -

I just wanted to say that I have been following all along during your trip and also wanted to say what a handsome boy Zane is.  smile

He looks like he is settling in well.

Congratulations and wishing you all the best on bringing Zane to a loving Christian home!

Blessings -

Cathy
LCC Yahoo group

P.S.  Thank you Doug for the information on the type of electronic translator you are using with Zane.

March 12th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
[4] Amy Corzine says:

Praying for safe travels home.  God bless you all!

The Corzine’s

March 12th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
[5] Louane says:

I pray you guys get home safely. It’s been a blast following your journey.

March 12th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
[6] Robin Starnes says:

I know exactly how you feel right now.  We still miss China and the friends we made.  I pray God will keep you all safe and look forward to meeting Zane.

March 12th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
[7] Robin Miller says:

I guess you’re in the air, and we’re praying for safe travels.  I can’t wait to see your Disney pics with the Yinglings!

March 12th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
[8] Katie and Randy Gottlieb says:

Can’t wait to hear that you guys have returned!!!  Many hugs and congratulations.  We’re wishing you all the best as your family begins this next phase.

March 12th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
[9] Dawn Rice says:

Wow I am surprised on how fast your trip seemed to go. I am so happy for you all! I actually had tears at some of the pictures of the White Swan! I miss it so much!

March 13th, 2009 at 9:10 am
[10] Robin says:

God Speed Home.  I’ve loved looking at your pictures.  It was so cool that Eliana got to talk to her classmates here in the states while she was in China.
Looking forward to your posts from home.

March 13th, 2009 at 9:45 am
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