Well the girls cleared customs and immigration in Newark.  Ping said it was easier than when she came through Los Angeles last year.  Then they had to take the train at the airport, though, to get to a different terminal for departure to Houston, and she said that was a little difficult for them to figure out.  They are at the departure gate now, though, just waiting to board in about half an hour.  We have no strength, Ping told me.  When I talked with Cici she had a very small voice because she is so tired.

But the girls are safely back in America and just anxious to be home again.  The on line flight status indicator shows an on time departure planned and an early arrival by about 20 minutes.  I hope that prediction holds true.  It sounded like both of them will be sleeping in the car on the drive home, but maybe they will sleep some on the plane to Houston and feel better when they arrive.