Monday, November 06, 2006

The Eagle has landed

Aimee and I have safely arrived to our hotel room at the Shanghai Renaissance Hotel. The process of getting through customs was really easy. Although, it was definitely a unique experience to walk along a carpet roped path with dozens of people alongside holding up signs. When we found the sign that read, "Mr. Ryan Bowman", we knew we were on our way.

The Chinese are very hospitable thus far. The hotel personnel and our hostess from JCI are super nice and accomodating. Their english is good but not great. I had fun teaching our JCI hostess how to pronounce "itinerary". Aimee is already asleep and preparing for a big day tomorrow. "Cathy" from the relocation company escorts us around town tomorrow to look at housing options.

We'll try and get some pictures posted tomorrow.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrat's on becoming world travellers. The Bowman Blog looks great. We can't wait to see some pics. The kids are over playing on the swingset having a great time. Cool but sunny,pretty day here. We have been praying for you.

The Jones Five

Anonymous said...

Thanks for keeping us posted Ryan. Is Aimee ok? How is she feeling?

love,
missy

Anonymous said...

Trying again...I left one comment earlier but it did not show up. Kids are doing great playing outside on a sunny day. Only a few tears (mostly Austin's). Anna and Jake are doing great. Elijah found his brave side and was going down the slide by himself. Again, congrat's on a safe trip. We will continue the prayers

RJ

ryanandjoy said...

Third try...I am clearly not blog savy. Anyway, kids are doing great! Playing outside haveing a blast. Glad to hear the travel went well. China! Hard to comprehend for us small town folk.
You have our continued prayers. Can't wait for updates.

RJ

Anonymous said...

Yeah God! for you guys making it safely there.
We're thinking and definitely praying for you guys.
Nice Blog by the way. You guys are totally techno now!!