I’m up early and over to BHSFIC to find the iPad. It’s right where I left it, so I turn around and head back home, relieved to have it back.  Total time on the trip is two hours.  The subway crowds are light.  When I get home, Judy is working on power points for classes after the holidays.  Her classes don’t meet everyday so there isn’t any time to waste.  Also, she’s going out on the road for 4 days with the second graders for “BISS on the Road”.  Lots of sub plans to get ready.

The rest of our day is spent organizing our stuff for the cruise.  It’s our first trip into the interior of China.  We won’t have access to a translator.  We’ll be on our own.  Here’s hoping we’re able to get where we’re supposed to be at the right time.  I’m worried about the possible crowds at the Beijing airport on the first day of the National Holiday.  I’m worried what we’ll find in Chongqing when we get off the plane.  I’m actually looking forward to the challenge.