China Bound

Day 1

We are China bound! We had an 18 hour layover in Vancouver, so just enough time to rest and grab a bite. It will be nice to break up the trip this way because rest is much needed since we had a very stressful day getting to the airport and were running off of 3-4 hours of sleep. We are already making an unforgettable journey!

The plane ride from Chicago to Vancouver was a bit bumpy at times but the views were incredible. We gazed out the window with amazement. The land below was full of mountains, rivers, and lakes and its so green. I Love seeing the land from this perspective. You realize how small you really are! I could live on top of the clouds and look over the country forever! There's so much to see. 

We did land safely and had a nice dinner on the river behind our hotel while the sun was setting over the water. We had delicious food including a salad that was so fresh it tasted, smelled, and looked like the chef went to a patch of greens in his backyard and pulled a handful of his land up and threw it in a bowl. True Food in Phoenix has a salad that is just as fresh. I would love to learn the art of making salads like this. I'll put that on my bucket list!

There was a little path between the hotel and the restaurant and we wanted to see what we could while the sun was out so we got a few pictures of the views. I totally love the different kinds of evergreen trees. I wonder what kind of trees, and landscapes we will discover in China?!!

Well, we are extremely exhausted and we have a long flight to Beijing from here in the morning. I hope to keep you updated here on my blog while we are exploring the great country of China. The frequency of updates will depend on our internet access. So come back and visit and keep us in your prayers!