Friday, October 28, 2011

Call Us Tourists

Yummy breakfast today at the hotel. We then headed to a Jade Factory, learned a lot about Jade and China, and of course, shopped some. Then, we climbed the Great Wall. This, was a steep climb! The boys made it pretty far...I gave up and people watched half way up...it was a lot of work! You can see the part of the wall they climbed. Yikes!
All that climbing deserved a cold coke and a delicious lunch on the way to the Summer Palace. Way too much food for 3 people...3 main chicken dishes, rice, soup, nuts, 3 vegetables, and fruit. Of course, we did polish it off! It helps to have a 16 year old boy with us!
We capped off our tour today with a stroll and boat ride at the Summer Palace. Loved the art and detail of the buildings and the beautiful old trees!
Now, heading out to dinner as soon as the 16 year old wakes up!









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5 comments:

  1. StefanieOctober 28, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Yay! You made it! Hope the jet lag wears off quickly and you're able to enjoy your time in Beijing :) Just hearing about your trip to the Great Wall makes me tired ;) Sounds like y'all are having a wonderful time!!
    Can't wait til Molly Day!!!

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  2. Messy and WonderfulOctober 28, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    We are so excited to read your journey! Thanks for taking us along.

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  3. AngelaOctober 28, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    So smart of you to do a little touring, acclimating before meeting Molly. On pins-and-needles to hear more of your awesome trip!

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  4. ChrisOctober 28, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Looks like you guys are having a wonderful time!! The food...oh, the food! Yummy!

    Thinking about Monday....can't wait to see Molly with you!!!

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  5. JenniferOctober 29, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I bet the Wall was awesome! I can't wait! :) Monday...yippeeee!!!!

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