Super big day. Lots of walking and climbing. So tired. Short versions.Went by Olympic Venues. Know you saw bird's nest and bubble building, but did you see Flame Hotel? Rated 7 stars. Seven?!?!
Climbed Great Wall at Badaling. Can't begin to convey how steep some parts are. Boys and Chris went up highest. So steep on way down, slid on the hand rails. Dirty, but efficient.
On to Summer Palace. Name gives impression it is a big building, but it is really a huge complex with multiple buildings, open areas, and a man made lake. Beautiful, but super busy. Did we mention there are a lot of people in China?
After dinner - again, saucer size plate, juice glass, and lazy susan full of various dishes- we went to see acrobats. CRAZY!! The things these performers can do is amazing. Dad, you would have loved it. Not because of acrobats, but because they had popcorn for sale. Kids were so happy to have salt instead of soy sauce.
Tomorrow night we will be traveling on a sleeper train to Xian, so no computer. Will let you know about last day in Beijing and first day in Xian on Tuesday.
Tomorrow is Jesse's 16th birthday. Sarah, I hope your surgery goes very well tomorrow, too. David, happy birthday! How would you feel about something with Chairman Mao on it? I get you "best quality, best price." Karen, happy 50! I hope your family treated you and Daniel to a great party! Love to all.
Happy Birthday Jesse! Hope you guys sleep well on the train!
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Happy Birthday Jesse!! Hope you guys are having fun!
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Jamie
Happy Birthday Jesse!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Jesse (a.k.a. World Traveler)! And to keep up my reputation as your Nashville weather source, storms are moving through the midstate, ushering in a cold front. Highs Monday and Tuesday in the low 40s with chance of snow (yeah, right!) and then the highs will be back in the 60s and 70s for the later part of the week. Hugs to all! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy 16th Jesse! Glad you live in Nashville, streets are safer in Dallas that way...LOL! Glad to see you guys are having a great time and getting to see all kinds of things. Things will go great for me tomorrow, thanks for thinking of me! Be safe and have a GREAT time!
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Sarah
Echo of birthday wishes to Jesse! Unforgettable 16th...hopefully you will be treated to some plain noodles with a little butter at some meal today. Look forward to celebrating with you when you return. Headed to Gatlinburg today...not sure what my computer status will be. Will check in with Les or Kristi. Talk soon!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more: the pix are GREAT! Hang in there girlie. Love you...
ReplyDeleteHAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY, Jesse! From Jamie's mom!
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Jesse-HAPPY BIRTHDAY in China. Clebrate till midnight. Sarah's operation today went fine. She was released this afternoon about 4PM to go home which really pleased her.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the backend of the little kids the economy must be about like the US economy. Did Ryan's leg hold up doing all of the climbing? What is Kinsey's reaction to China? Tell her to hurry home. I guess Grif has caught up on his sleep.
Keep sending pictures.
Have fun.
Happy birthday Jesse! I am so glad you are blogging to let us all be there with you. I'm enjoying the view from Jesse as well.
ReplyDeleteLove and safe travels to all of you.
Happy Birthday Jesse! What an incredible way to be spending it. Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteHey! I am home as Dad said, got home late this afternoon (Monday). Decided that I could sleep better without being woke up every four hours for vital checks (hey all you docs on here...why are vitals necessary every at four am....on a stone cold stable patient????) So far so good!! Everyone thinks it is going to look good. Details when you get home. Hope you guys are having a great time! What are you eating? I would die of starvation. Take care.
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Sarah