What a day!!! We got up early this morning and left for the Great Wall of China at 8:00 a.m. It was probably the most imazing this we have ever witnessed. It is 4,500 miles long and was built thousands of years ago. Picture would never do it justice. After the wall we went to lunch. Then it was off to the Summer Palace. That is where the emperor spent her vacation. Next, was the pearl factory. This is the real stuff. After that we went to the silk factory. They had some beautiful things there. And it was all real silk and they showed how it is all made by hand. We did have to buy a few things there and a couple at the pearl factory also. Then last but not least we had our duck dinner. Needless to say Scott and I are having a little trouble with the Chinese food. But the western buffet breakfast is to dye for. I am now eating low-fat peanut butter and crackers that I brought from home in our room. We are exhausted and ready for bed. It is now 8:00 p.m. and another day closer to Brooklyn!! We love and miss you all! Enjoy a few pictures!
3 comments:
OOOHHHH!!!! I can't wait to come home or sit down at the computer and log on to see if there's an update. Love your pictures of the Great Wall. I feel like I'm there again. Get lots of rest these evenings because they run you ragged. But, it's all really fun. If you're with Linekar, tell him the Stewarts with all of the luggage say hello. Remember, do your shopping in Guangzhou. Don't buy a lot now. I think you do the jade market next...jade's much cheaper in Guangzhou. I can't wait until your next post. Love, Denene
The Great Wall pictures are great. Jalen has wanted to go there since the first time he saw pictures of it. My sister Susan has promised to take him there as a graduation present in 2015.
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