Day One

Okay, it seems I have a little more time, so I give you a few more tidbits. I haven't really had a chance to reflect, though, so it'll be unorganized...

I just met Dr. Gu and she's really nice. Told me to take it easy and get lots of rest (you see why I like her now).

Besides sleep I'm also trying to get hydrated. The flight attendants are rather stingy with drinks, and we didn't get a chance to buy drinks at the Tokyo airport. I've got some tea now, though. Elen would like it. Straight leaves in a cup, no bags or malfunctioning espressomatic thingys involved.

Dr. Kang insisted I ride down to the biology building on a bike. And I looked pretty ridiculous trying to wobble around while following/talking to Dr. Kang. He has plans for me to go buy one for myself already.

I'd better go now. Will write more later. Beijing is very big.

Gwen