We have had some interesting cultural adventures already.
Due to the global issue of swine flu, we all got our temperatures taken upon arrival at the airport. China is taking precautions to ensure that no cases of swine flu enter the country. Happily, all of our team, as well as everyone else on our planes, were in good health.
We quickly headed to the A.C. Embassy Hotel. The hotel is very nice. It is located in the very safe neighborhood, near all of the embassies in downtown Beijing.
The hotel has all the western amenities we could ask for: western bathrooms and toiletries, air conditioning, tvs, internet, mini refrigerators and a free breakfast buffet!
The last group of students arrived this evening. Just in time for our first banquet!
Although we didn’t always recognize the food we were served, everything tasted great!
Everyone is still jet lagged, so we decided to turn in for an early night.
Our first full day of the program starts tomorrow with a tour of the sites from the 2008 Olympics.
Stay tuned!
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