Our day began with at 3am with a call from Weber! Back to sleep and then another one at 5:30pm!
Sweet.
A giant buffet breakfast around 6:30am where I found Billy starving to death because he slept through yet another dinner and in the middle of the night wanted to order room service but Sophie said he wasn't allowed to-
In the meantime Robert was MIA in the hotel in his Shorts and bare-feet looking for a converter????
Somehow we pulled out of here at around 9:30 am and headed to the Great Wall!
Bumper to Bumper we made it there in no time! A little over 2 hours? Oh Ms Rong we love you!
On the way we did see the Olympic buildings and stadiums! Incredible architecture!
Upon arriving at the Wall Robert and Billy flew to the top.
Sophie and I made it half way- It's Steep!
Sophie just bounced her way on up. Nona made it to the first tower with Ms, Rong at her side at all times
Lunch-that was interesting. Should we have the turtle or shark? MAybe sea turtles? So many choices-Pig ear slices perhaps raw?
Well, I asked Ms. Rong for Chicken Breast and she fell on the floor and laughed her head off?
Nona ordered Ginger Soup which turned out to be a large Vat of Diarrhea?
We toasted to Dad on his Birthday and then we all burst into tears, which Ms. Rong found very confusing when she came back from paying the bill.
Off to THe Lama Temple, home of the 80 meter Buddha. THe tallest inside Buddha in the world! Truly a very special and spiritual place. Not to be missed!
Arriving back to our Hotel, we bid farewell to the Great Ms. Rong!
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Saturday, October 20, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
our day with Ms. Wrong......
Well, she picked us up and off we went!
First stop- Tianammen Square where we proceeded to spend a few hours walking through each courtyard and into the Forbidden City! Red Flags blowing in the wind, clear skies and No pollution.
We learned about the Yin and Yang of it all . The Emperor's lucky number 9 and that there were over 3,000 concubines living in the Forbidden City from the ages of 12-17.
On to the check out the old hood (hutong style) we hopped into rickshaws and held on for dear life!
The tour through this area by a beautiful lake was a dream-although the whole day seemed to be magical.
Not sure if it's the jet lag or just China?
We jumped off the rickshaws and popped into a home where they offered us tea and showed us their wares?
They were so lovely and warm and they Loved Billy!
Everyone here is so nice and so warm.
After driving home by car through the friday evening traffic, we dropped off the kids and hit the Foot Massage Palor that Robert loved so much. Sitiing side by side in recling chairs I never new feet could feel this good. I think it worth coming here just for the foot massage.
After our day I have to say the Ms. Wrong turned out to be so RIght!
First stop- Tianammen Square where we proceeded to spend a few hours walking through each courtyard and into the Forbidden City! Red Flags blowing in the wind, clear skies and No pollution.
We learned about the Yin and Yang of it all . The Emperor's lucky number 9 and that there were over 3,000 concubines living in the Forbidden City from the ages of 12-17.
On to the check out the old hood (hutong style) we hopped into rickshaws and held on for dear life!
The tour through this area by a beautiful lake was a dream-although the whole day seemed to be magical.
Not sure if it's the jet lag or just China?
We jumped off the rickshaws and popped into a home where they offered us tea and showed us their wares?
They were so lovely and warm and they Loved Billy!
Everyone here is so nice and so warm.
After driving home by car through the friday evening traffic, we dropped off the kids and hit the Foot Massage Palor that Robert loved so much. Sitiing side by side in recling chairs I never new feet could feel this good. I think it worth coming here just for the foot massage.
After our day I have to say the Ms. Wrong turned out to be so RIght!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
3 days to Ruby Dong Jin!
Today is friday. We woke up at around 4 am ready for breakfast!
Starving after all the centipede/worm kebobs!!
Robert finally made his way back to the hotel last night after a 2 hour walk (talking to his office on the cell and walking in circles ) oh and a one hour traditional foot massage!
Ms. Wrong (our guide) will be meeting us soon to take us all over Beijing.
Billy and Sophie are busy doing homework this morning.
My mom is a trooper-she can't believe what it looks like here, she was here in 1979 when everyone wore MAO jackets and only rode bikes.....
3 days to Ruby!
Starving after all the centipede/worm kebobs!!
Robert finally made his way back to the hotel last night after a 2 hour walk (talking to his office on the cell and walking in circles ) oh and a one hour traditional foot massage!
Ms. Wrong (our guide) will be meeting us soon to take us all over Beijing.
Billy and Sophie are busy doing homework this morning.
My mom is a trooper-she can't believe what it looks like here, she was here in 1979 when everyone wore MAO jackets and only rode bikes.....
3 days to Ruby!
wed or thursday? lost day and exciting Beijing!
not sure at this point?
We are in Beijing and I have to say it was well worth the 12 hour flight!
We are so exhausted you just cant imagine I am sure nothing is making sense.
What I do know is that we went to an amazing totally modern restaurant for dinner and it was filled with
incredible paintings and over looked the east gate of the Forbidden City that is all lit up at night.
We walked there through the night market of centepede on a stick to fresh strawberries on a stick???? meat squid and things that looked like snake/ all so yummy! I had to hold robert back from trying it all,
Oh and the starfish (i guess they must taste like crackers)
I am fading fast! The kids came to dinner and fell asleep at the table.
Robert is out walking around and I am going to pass out!
We are in Beijing and I have to say it was well worth the 12 hour flight!
We are so exhausted you just cant imagine I am sure nothing is making sense.
What I do know is that we went to an amazing totally modern restaurant for dinner and it was filled with
incredible paintings and over looked the east gate of the Forbidden City that is all lit up at night.
We walked there through the night market of centepede on a stick to fresh strawberries on a stick???? meat squid and things that looked like snake/ all so yummy! I had to hold robert back from trying it all,
Oh and the starfish (i guess they must taste like crackers)
I am fading fast! The kids came to dinner and fell asleep at the table.
Robert is out walking around and I am going to pass out!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Packed and Ready!
Well, after 2 years and and 2 months we are finally here.
Our journey begins tomorrow at 6-am when we leave for Beijing, China!
5 bags, 4 carry-ons, 4 lap tops and plenty of butterflies.
Lots of unknown ahead in these next few weeks.
I hope I have everything?????
Our journey begins tomorrow at 6-am when we leave for Beijing, China!
5 bags, 4 carry-ons, 4 lap tops and plenty of butterflies.
Lots of unknown ahead in these next few weeks.
I hope I have everything?????
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