China
Beijing China feels like the most different and extreme place I will be going to yet. I am joining a group traveling with my company but arriving one day in advance to meet with the operator and see some hotels. When I got to the airport to check in I was told my flight was delayed and I might miss my connection in Chicago. But then the gate agent says she can get me on an earlier flight leaving soon but I needed to run. OH and the only seat left was first class. Great I say! I check my bag, get my boarding pass and RUN. I literally arrived at the gate as they were closing but all good. Except I feel extremely underdressed in first class with my adventure travel attire. Plus it is not even 7AM yet and I am offered champagne. So, a long layover in Chicago but I make my connection and arrive in Beijing as scheduled. Just without my luggage! At least I have my toothbrush and a long sleeve shirt. In preparation for this trip I created a Google+ profile knowing that Facebook was banned.