An adventure without a guide...

Today we desperately need our laundry done. So we needed to go to Shaiman Island to get our clothes laundered. We did it in Beijing hotel, but it literally cost us an arm, leg, and a few other body parts not mentionable. Yeah, chalk that one up to be jet lagged and not paying attention to the exchange rate-I've never been good with math.... So taxi ride was quick and easy, then found a little spot that will cost us about 1/4 of what I paid the first time. Which is a pleasant change, things are not that cheap in China. At least what I was expecting.
By the way, taxi rides are amazingly safe and reliable. However, try not to watch their driving, it can make even the biggest adrenaline junkie pucker. (Note to any entrepreneurs: invest in brakes in the Chinese market, they use them a lot)
We also at a place called Lucy's. Virginia had her first meal in three days, Cate had mashed potatoes and was in heaven, while Caleb loved his burger. My meal on the other hand... Pineapple-Canadian bacon pizza sounds great doesn't it? It does, except the fact they used Ketchup instead of marinara sauce. Yup...delightful. no worries, I polished off the rest of Virginia and Caleb's burgers and fries. I love being the Dad.

Happy New Years

Chris, Virginia, Caleb, and Cate