I'm here!

Well it is Friday evening here, which is very strange to think that everyone is just getting their Friday started there! I am so glad to have finally arrived. It was a smooth flight and I had the exit row which was delightful. It feels like I have not slept in two days but I did catch a few cat naps on the plane. This is such an exciting city it's been pretty easy to stay awake. The first thing I noticed when we landed was the thick gray fog that hovers over the city. Then I noticed how beautifully landscaped everything is and how many tall buildings there are. Not to mention there are no rules that apply to anyones driving. All that to say it has been a wide awake experience so far!

I arrived at the airport about 15 minutes before one of the families. We all rode to the hotel together. We are staying at a Howard Johnson that looks like The Ritz, very regal and relaxing. I'll post more pictures hopefully tomorrow. It has been wonderful to walk around the city with Joe and Julie. It is hard to believe that we are here and in a few days they will all be meeting their children for the first time!

I will hopefully be able to write a bit more later but right now I feel like I am in a sleepy fog so more to come!