Starting Vacation

Up and got ready to leave for Beijing. We were out the door at 8. We took the first load down to the van. I had to get our stuff we keep in the van out since it was going to be sitting for a week and we didn't want to leave it. I went to take the stuff to the apartment and realized I didn't bring my keys down so we couldn't get back in. We were in the parking garage. Cameron had to run all the way around and then ring Carrasco's bell so they could let him in. Cameron made it back to the garage to let me in. Mr. Xue and Leo were laughing at me...again!

Back upstairs to drop the stuff off and to put out Cameron's Easter basket that I made. He is going to love it. Back to the van and off for Beijing. We made it to the airport and waited for Todd. He grabbed McDonald's before getting in the van. He got the double sausage, double hamburger sandwich for us to try. It is served on McDonald's attempt at a pretzel roll. Cameron and I thought it was ok. Neither of us liked the sausage but I choked it down and Cameron gave his to Todd. We won't be getting that again and Todd doesn't think they will ever make it to the States.

We went to the hotel to check in and drop our stuff off. We then jumped back in the van and went to see if Sunny Gold Market was open yet. They have been remodeling for months. It was open. It's very nice inside. Nothing really we would buy except purses. We were wondering if my purse lady came back and sure enough we spotted her at the same time she spotted me. She thinks we are best friends. Of course I bought 2 purses and a wallet. Her purses were a little more expensive than they use to be but according to her they are "better quality".

Todd found his store.

We next went to Pearl Market. We walked around there for awhile. We bought phone cases that also charge our phones. Pretty cool and pretty cheap. I got a lime green one so I can easily find it in my purse. We also got some small umbrellas to take with us. The ones I brought may have been too big to take on a plane. Better to be safe than have them taken away. Next stop was the Toy Market. Checked a few things out but nothing we couldn't live without.

Back to the hotel. We sent Mr. Xue back to TEDA and we hung out in the room for awhile. We watched National Treasure and then walked to Home Plate for dinner. We haven't eaten there in awhile and boy was it good. After dinner we walked back to the hotel.

Those are some big ribs.

We hit the lounge for awhile and then went to the room to Skype with Grandma and Grandpa Wallace. We then watched a little more tv and went to bed.