Sunday, July 15, 2012

jinan day 1

we arrived in Jinan around 12:45 on Sunday.  Our guide, Rita met us at the airport - we were a bit surprised as we thought we had a man named John.  Our hotel - Crowne Plaza - was less than an hour from the airport.  We got stuck in a toll booth lane when the man in front of us had a problem with his card.  No problems -- our driver just backed out & swerved into a different lane (wouldn't see that in Chicago!).  We love our hotel - it's in a great area.  Very close to a Starbucks & Pizza Hut.  There is also some type of Square that a lot of people hang out at - we saw several young guys riding skateboards.  Under the square is a market - it's nutso!!  Tons of people - some with shopping carts.  It looks like a huge Macy's, only on one level -- they also have a supermarket inside where we were able to stock up on drinks & snacks.  Our Gotcha Day is at 10am on Monday!
one of our rooms

7 comments:

Rebecca Maas said...

It is almost "gotcha" time!!! It is Monday morning there. Can't wait to see pictures!!

Yvette said...

Heehee oh I forgot about the driving LOL! Nothing like missing the off ramp and I don't know just backing up ON THE highway LOL!

Cheri said...

I can't wait for the next post. Thanks for blogging your life.

groovy mama said...

Ok it is 10pm here, that's 11am there!!! Hoping she is liking her new mama!!!
Hugs around! Can't wait:-)
What fun! Yeah, can't wait to see her!
Donna

Ruthie said...

It's almost time!!!!! EEEEEK! Praying for y'all!!!

Tina och Calle said...

I love to see the next post! Congrats! /Tina

Brooklyn said...

It's so close!! Can't wait to see the littlest!!