I made it to Beijing early this morning (depending on where you are, even earlier Tanzania time, or late at night Thursday if you're in the States) after a long day - maybe two - of traveling. I've been on 3 continents and in 4 countries in the past 36 hours, so it's been a whirlwind.
It was great to see Julia and Laura this morning at the airport, especially after I was thermometered in the head with a speed-gun looking contraption that apparently tests you for the flu. Luckily I passed the test and was permitted to collect my bags (which are full of souvenirs from Tanzania) and meet my friends at baggage, which was a great reunion.
So far, I've slept for 2 hours, just woke up, and am headed out with Jules and Laura for a picnic dinner. Apparently this is one of the few days with a blue sky. There is no pollution in the air that we can see, so Beijing must be excited to see me and knows what I'm looking for. I will write more soon, with some other details.
I feels strange to be on a sort of vacation after all of the activity of the past 4 months, and to know that this 3 weeks will eventually lead me back to US. To be honest, I'm still processing leaving Tanzania and RVCV, and have just sort of been blinded by travel and good friends for now.
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