This morning we got to sleep in until 7:00! Yay! After eating breakfast, we went to the Temple of Heaven. It was surrounded by gardens where street vendors sold stuff and people danced to music. The temples were very decorative in great detail. We took a lot of pictures. We sang Ave Maria on the steps and attracted quite a few spectators.
After an hour bus ride, we went to a jade factory where we saw a huge elaborate boat which was carved from one whole piece of jade! We went into the shop that sold real jade jewelry and statues.
After lunch we went to the Great Wall. It was so amazing and exciting to see! We took a group picture at the bottom then we were given two hours to climb as we wished. Some made it to the top (I did!), though others made it only 200 steps. It was hard work in the humid air and heat.
Supper was tasty, again more of the same Chinese food. The concert was EPIC! We performed really well and afterwards they gave us a standing ovation! Everyone wanted pictures with us again. On the bus ride back everyone was chatting a lot, but once we touch the beds we'll all be asleep!
Susan A.
Your pictures and blog entries are simply awesome and we wait daily with bated breath for the latest. You leave no doubt that you are having a fabulous time and are doing your families, province and Canada very proud. You are all a credit to your families. Enjoy the rest of your journey in China. Our regards to Zac and his Mom and Dad. We miss you all; but are so happy you are there.
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Wow!! You must all be in awe of so much. What a wonderful experience for you to actually get to walk the Great Wall.
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Aria,I have a big cat to take care of over the weekend. Wish me luck : )
Have you tried dumplings and roast ducks? They are the famous and traditional Beijing dieshes. And also bird's nest soup? Its a delicacy in China.
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Gillion
www.geocities.jp/hongkong_bird_nest/index_e.htm