It's been a great vacation, but there was one last stop, with a brief layover in Shanghai. The weather in Shanghai is warm, but the sky is grey and hazy with pollution. There's not much to do in the airport, but shop for overpriced luxury goods. Skye had a rest to calm her nerves and prepare for the long haul to Vancouver. Despite the rigors of air travel, I can't say enough good things about China Eastern airlines. The seats have been comfortable, service goo...

After a grueling day of flying from Vancouver to Shanghai, and Shanghai to Osaka, we have finally arrived in Japan. Other than the flight in Shanghai being delayed 45 mins, things went very well. China Eastern Airlines is highly recommended. Lot of leg room and seat space on both flights. Some of the food was edible. Personal entertainment options on the seat-back for the long haul flight. Good service. We made it to our hotel, with the aid of a stranger named...