Travel Day

Well, never made it to Hong Kong. The weather was bad yesterday with really loud thunderstorms. They were really loud, too, because of all the tall buildings. The buildings create not only wind but incredible echos. Anyway, even though Shenzhen is right next to Hong Kong, NO ONE SPEAKS English! I was feeling pretty crappy (literally) since I had come down with a stomach problem. And so when I was walking in the rain and humidity and couldn't get a person, even at a luxury hotel, to tell me how to get to Hong Kong, I said screw it. I had even more problems trying to get a train to take to Chongqing. After more than three hours trying to get tickets, I gave up and said the hell with it, I'm flying. Well, that's where adventure number 3 for the day began. Someone tried to hack into both my credit card account AND my Pay Pal account so all my money was frozen. I tried one last ditch effort using my debit card and it worked. Now me and my bank have a system for approving the release of funds. I'd tell you but then the hackers here in China would know (if they don't already!). So, for $200 I flew one way here to Chongqing. I have many photos as well as an adventure Story to share but that will have to wait until tomorrow. I'll upload during the morning and then hopefully blog by afternoon. Sorry for the delay. I still have China Chowder (that's what they call the stomach problems one eventually develops here if they aren't careful with water) and I am pretty weak and tired tonight. So, tomorrow I'hope to feel better. Either way, I will get the blog up-to-date tomorrow. Thanks for being patient.
How about those Hawks? Sweet victory!
On a personal note, I hope my friend in Vernon Hills is doing better (and no, it's not you, Craig though I hope you found my shoe and sunglasses by now). To CF, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend. More tomorrow!

Chongqing, China