Back in Beijing

Well, now that I have returned to China my blog title again makes sense. Before leaving Vierumaki, I thought about getting in a round of golf, but it was not to be.



We finished our final game Finland poorly as the team was tired and ready to go home. So, while playing without two players from our top line, we lost 9-0 to IHK. Our last day in Finland was Finnish Independence (from Russia) Day. You can see the flags flying and there were many small candle fires burning in peoples yards.



We got in to see the main rink in Helsinki on this trip. Last time, Tim tried to get in to see it, but he could not get in because instead of hockey they were having a “Sexhibition” It is a nice arena with seats up to the rafters.



We got some news prior to leaving that China Hockey had come to an agreement with the Blues. Our top two forwards Jin Feng Ling and Sun Rui (pictured with me) will stay and play for the Blues for the remainder of the season. It is an amazing opportunity for these girls and should be quite an experience for them. Of course, this meant they had to repack (below) as the Chinese group packing concept, which I don’t understand, means that they had about 5 different player’s things in their bags and other players had things for them in theirs.




We got to the airport very early and our flight was not yet even listed on the “big board.” However, based on the sign below, I am glad we had a direct flight and did not have to “connect.”



I am back in Beijing now and will explore the Great Wall tomorrow. Good night from China!