And they're off....!

After an early departure on Sunday morning, Lelaoshi writes to say:

Just a quick check in to let you know that after being on the road for more than 18 hours, we have finally arrived at our hotel in Shanghai.  The students are a bit tired, but nothing a good night sleep can't fix.  Everyone is in good spirits and excited to begin sightseeing and experiencing local culture. 

This morning, I received two photos on WeChat:  one of the group standing in front of the Pearl Tower, and second of them all studying diligently in the hotel.  As soon as I figure out how to transfer photos from WeChat, I will post them here!