As you already know, Jameson and I only have 30-day tourist visas, while Jim has a 60-day work visa. That means that Jameson and I must leave the country every 30 days. We decided to take the advice of our friend Carol (A.K.A. Tia Lina) who researched the cheapest options and helped us book our tickets to Shenzhen. Luckily I did not have to do the trip alone as my friend Melissa and her two children also needed to do the same thing. So, we decided to make our air-trip as fun for the kids as possible.
The triathlon included a 45-minute taxi ride to Pudong Airport and a 2-hour flight to Shenzhen, which borders Hong Kong. We then took a 45-minute bus-ride to Kowloon, Hong Kong where we went through four lines. One line was to exit China, another to enter Hong Kong, then we turned around and got back in line to exit Hong Kong and one last line to enter China again. Our bus trips took longer than anticipated and so did our time in customs, so we missed our flight coming home. Luckily we were able to make a later flight to Hong Qiao and were home in our own beds by 11:00 PM that night.
It was a long and tiring day, but the whole trip cost about $400 for both Jameson and I. It was awesome to travel with Melissa while Jameson, Alex and Abby enjoyed playing together and tolerated the trip remarkably well. Although I was so fortunate that Carol gave us such great advice in recommending this trip and very specific instructions as well, The taxi, plane and bus triathlon is not something I wish to do again in 30 days. Next month we plan to visit Ouk in Korea when all three of us need to leave the country.
This week has been very busy because of our trip to Shenzhen, but it has not been all work and no play. Skyler (A.K.A. "Ginger"), an engineer who works with Jim, is leaving the project to go home this week so we attended his going away party on Chong Ching Island.
Jameson has a little crush on Tia Carolina.... Tia Tango
My friends Debbie, Carol, Amy and Melissa
No pyrotechnic permit required, This is China
Skyler’s cake had a frosting Tinky Winky on it… Does Tinky Winky have a soul?
Tomorrow I am excited to join the Abundant Grace International Fellowship Touching Heaven band that is playing for an event called “One Prayer for the City” (Jeremiah 29:7) in Puxi. The evening is a night of worship along with prayer for the city and the people of Shanghai. The evening begins at 7:00 and ends at 9:00 PM at the Shanghai Community Fellowship 53 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District (cross intersection Wulumuqi Rd). Click here to view map of the area. If you live in Shanghai, please come!
I have written enough for one blog. Now it is your turn to write! I have no idea how many people read my blog and I would love to get a general count of those who do. Please scroll down to the bottom of this posting and click on “Comment.” If you wish to remain anonymous, just say “hi” and do not enter your name.
Also, I’d love to have your feedback. Since you are the reader, what do you want to read and see? What do you like and dislike about my blog so far? Do you want more photos and less writing or vice versa? What interests you in China? Do you have any questions about the Chinese culture, where we are or why we are here? I look forward to hearing from all of you!
The triathlon included a 45-minute taxi ride to Pudong Airport and a 2-hour flight to Shenzhen, which borders Hong Kong. We then took a 45-minute bus-ride to Kowloon, Hong Kong where we went through four lines. One line was to exit China, another to enter Hong Kong, then we turned around and got back in line to exit Hong Kong and one last line to enter China again. Our bus trips took longer than anticipated and so did our time in customs, so we missed our flight coming home. Luckily we were able to make a later flight to Hong Qiao and were home in our own beds by 11:00 PM that night.
It was a long and tiring day, but the whole trip cost about $400 for both Jameson and I. It was awesome to travel with Melissa while Jameson, Alex and Abby enjoyed playing together and tolerated the trip remarkably well. Although I was so fortunate that Carol gave us such great advice in recommending this trip and very specific instructions as well, The taxi, plane and bus triathlon is not something I wish to do again in 30 days. Next month we plan to visit Ouk in Korea when all three of us need to leave the country.
This week has been very busy because of our trip to Shenzhen, but it has not been all work and no play. Skyler (A.K.A. "Ginger"), an engineer who works with Jim, is leaving the project to go home this week so we attended his going away party on Chong Ching Island.
Jameson has a little crush on Tia Carolina.... Tia Tango
My friends Debbie, Carol, Amy and Melissa
No pyrotechnic permit required, This is China
Skyler’s cake had a frosting Tinky Winky on it… Does Tinky Winky have a soul?
Tomorrow I am excited to join the Abundant Grace International Fellowship Touching Heaven band that is playing for an event called “One Prayer for the City” (Jeremiah 29:7) in Puxi. The evening is a night of worship along with prayer for the city and the people of Shanghai. The evening begins at 7:00 and ends at 9:00 PM at the Shanghai Community Fellowship 53 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District (cross intersection Wulumuqi Rd). Click here to view map of the area. If you live in Shanghai, please come!
I have written enough for one blog. Now it is your turn to write! I have no idea how many people read my blog and I would love to get a general count of those who do. Please scroll down to the bottom of this posting and click on “Comment.” If you wish to remain anonymous, just say “hi” and do not enter your name.
Also, I’d love to have your feedback. Since you are the reader, what do you want to read and see? What do you like and dislike about my blog so far? Do you want more photos and less writing or vice versa? What interests you in China? Do you have any questions about the Chinese culture, where we are or why we are here? I look forward to hearing from all of you!