Friday morning was the last day in Nanjing, as soon as had Makenna's passport we could leave and fly to Guangzhou. We were set to meet our guide at 1:30 to head for the airport - our flight was scheduled to leave at 4:15. Once we were all settled waiting at our gate we found out our flight was delayed for another two hours... Two hours wouldn't normally be too bad, but combine that with a four year old we have only known for a few days, doesn't understand or speak the same language and has never flown or been in an airport before... Yeah, it felt like days!! We had a melt down... Full blown... I really wish I knew what she was telling all the Chinese onlookers (but, then again, maybe it's better I don't!). At 6:15, our plane finally arrived - I think we finally took off around 7:30.
The highlight of the trip was absolutely the look of wonder on her face as she looked out the window - pure awe! She didn't want to do anything on the plane but sit and take it all in! We arrived in Guangzhou around 9:15 and finally got to our room just after 10:00 - we were all exhausted! Since Makenna's time in the airport waiting involved lots of playing on the floor (disgusting, I know, but desperate times call for desperate measures - don't judge!!) - first thing we did was put her in the tub for a quick bath! We are staying at The China Hotel which is a Marriott - yay for American luxury!
Playing in our room Friday morning while we waited - Makenna buried Daddy under her toys!
She is so beautiful!!! Glad you had a safe flight, bummer that it was delayed. Reminds me of out two hour delay at the train station during our first week. I remember every minute feeling like an hour.
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