This morning we got up and about, and finished packing up to leave Nanjing. It was kind of bittersweet because even though we are ready to head home, we are also leaving Avery's home province as well as our wonderful guide Grace.
Our newly expanded family with Grace, our guide for the Nanjing part of the trip. She was great and we really appreciate all she did for us!
Now on to the title......getting to the airport getting, checking in and boarding the plane was no big deal. None of us had security issues this time so we thought it was smooth sailing. After we all got seated on the plane we heard a little commotion in the seats directly behind Paul, mom, and I (Kathy was across the aisle)basically it just sounded like two women arguing. Since they were only speaking Mandarin we had no clue what was actually happening. At one point they became very loud and one of the ladies started hitting the back of my seat. The flight crew quickly stepped in and seemed to diffuse the situation (so we thought). Fast forward about 5 minutes and the very loud arguing started again. This time when I glanced back I saw arms flailing. That's right people...it was a girl slap fight directly behind us. I was feeding Avery and when all this happened my mommy mode kicked in and I just bent down covering her, Paul leaned over covering both of us, mom was just trying to stay out of the way, and Kathy jumped up to stand in the aisle and make sure the punches didn't come anywhere near us. The crew again quickly descended on the area and broke up the fight and actually took one of the women away to a different area of the plane. We still don't know exactly what the problem was, but it was definitely another crazy memory in this trip. Incidentally, does this crazy stuff happen to everyone or am I just the only one who blogs about it?
Avery did fabulous on her first flight. She did not sleep at all, but she was happy, smiling, entertaining everyone around us.
Happy girl enjoying her first flight!
She spent part of the flight enjoying Paul's Golf Digest.
Still hard to believe WE ARE PARENTS!!!!!
Couldn't you just smother those cheeks with kisses?
We made it to Guangzhou!!!
We checked in to the White Swan Hotel. It is beautiful. We are officially settled in our last hotel before heading home. We spent just a little time tonight exploring Shamian Island and managed to go into a couple of shops. There are tons of stores around our hotel. Between me, mom, and Kathy we are definitely going to be doing some damage here!!
Thanks so much for everyone that is following our trip. We are so blessed to be thought about by so many!! We love reading all the comments so keep 'em coming!!!
10 comments:
I was so hoping you would say that Kathy broke off the fold down tray from her seat and started using it as a shield. :)! Again, I do know you got the cutest baby in the bunch. I am so glad that you guys are all having such a great time and bonding so well with her. You can tell this girl is loved!! Don't shop too much!
Love,
Jamie
Wow, you must have had the female Olympic Wrestlers on that flight, their courage and dedication is world renowned.
I'm just glad Paul didn't throw jello on them!
You have a beautiful family and I'm so glad to see you have arrived at the White Swan...you should get your special Barbie soon.
Leave some bargains for when I get there.
Love V
Congratulations! Your daughter is beautiful!! Enjoy the last leg of your trip. China is a very special place.
I have enjoyed following your trip!
PS... we traveled with M&M's Mommy their first trip to China. That is how we found you!
And, look at Avery...she's reading already! I can't wait to kiss those cheeks and give you a big smooch too...you're a mama!
Your little Avery is an angel! We miss you and want you to come home but enjoy Guangzhou. It is so wonderful there.
And yes, those things only happen to you. A girl fight on an airplane....in China?!?!? Only to Robyn.
Love you! Auntie E
OK, 1st - yes, I could do some damage if I got ahold of those adorable cheeks!! and 2nd - crazy stories always seem to crop up in China, but you especially seem to attract interesting stories! Thanks for sharing them. We are still praying for you guys and are so excited to see you as parents!
Ok - they could make a movie about your trip! I was screaming reading about the girl/girl fight behind you. Paul had to be totally entertained! NO PICTURES?
Had lunch with Val & Jamie yesterday. I was terrified the whole time Jamie would go into labor. :) We spent 1/2 the time talking about your blog and your adventures and ooooing and goooing over Avery! You have provided us complete entertainment!
Avery looks so happy. I get the warm fuzzies everytime I see her pictures and that little happy face. Just a few more days on your trip so get your priorities in order...SHOPPING! No luggage restrictions now so SHOP TILL YOU DROP and come home as a black belt shopper!
Teresa
Sorry to read about the throwdown but it is hilarious! I don't think I have ever heard of this happening to anyone before. It makes perfect sense that it would happen to y'all though!
Have fun shopping.
Beth
So glad you are having a Great Time..
Love the pictures..
Don't shop to much...LOL..
Well im terribly bored withouth my family. I have been tracking everywhere yall are going on google earth lookin at the pictures. Right now yall are at the white swan hotel, close to like 3 football fields or stadiums whatever, and there is like some fancy bank. As you can tell im bored. Email me.
OH we won are baseball game 10-9 i was the winning run
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