Beijing!

We Made it!!! After almost 12 hours on a plane, we arrived at the Beijing International Airport.W We were greeted by hundreds of Chinese people taking pictures and asking for autographs (I felt famous.)  We had about a 30 minute drive to the village, which was entertaining, we drove past most of the venues, including the bird's nest, which is breathtaking (I'll add some pics a little later). But the village is pretty amazing. They have beautiful landscaping all through out it, with little ponds and coy fish. The dining hall is about the size of 2 football fields (and it has mcdonalds!!) After we had breakfast we took a walk through the village and went into the International Zone, This place had really almost any kind of store you could imagine, even a nail and hair salon! They have tea houses, cell phone stores, and my favorite, the souvenirs.  We have practice at 4 o'clock and thats about all we have for today, so we have the day to explore and get our bearings around the village. 

I can't believe it's finally here. This is so overwhelming. I am trying to take it all in, but at the same time try and stay focused on what we are hear for. I'm sure practice will help with that! I will post again soon and add some pictures of around the village! GO USA!!!