Last night we all went to bed at 7.30 and slept until 6.01 this morning.....no more jet lag for us. We met our guide this morning and went of to the Forbidden Palace and to the square. It really is amazing to be able to see all of this and I am so glad that we chose to do this part of the trip. As for the weather, it is freezing and I have even been wearing my hat. Lily was so bundled up this morning that she said she couldnt move properly.
After an amazing, yet intimidating lunch our guide dropped our little group back at the hotel so we all decided to go to the Beijing Zoo. Not the best experience and the conditions for the animals are worse than deplorable and we were really rather thankful that it was cold cos the smell was very overwhelming and we could only imagine what it must be like o a hot day!!!
The highlight of the zoo was the giant panda exhibit.
To Lily's class back home: Lily says that she misses you and that she had a great time today but cannot wait until tomorrow when she gets to walk on the Great Wall of China.
Forbidden Palace
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Lucky Knobs! Apparently it is good luck to touch these knobs on the doors so Lily had to touch as many as she could find.
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In a million years you won't be able to guess what Schnoog is doing here.
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She thought this little hole was a mouse hole and she was looking for the mouse!!
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The 3 of us in front of the "courting Tree"
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Giant Pandas
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This sign made us laugh.
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Jacob, Andie and Lily standing in front of the frozen lake.
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This building is just down the street from our hotel and it looks really odd, almost as if it is collapsing. It is very new and looks a lot better in real life.
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11 comments:
Glad you are surviving the cold weather! Lily, have fun at the Great Wall!
looks like you guys are having a blast...so glad you are posting so we can share in the fun with you guys!! Looking forward to seeing Lily walking on the Great Wall...can't wait to see how high she and the rest of you actually make it up that Wall...dress warmly though...love and miss you guys!!
Looks like you are having so much fun!! Thanks for shring it all with us! Can't wait to see your Great Wall photos! KEEP WARM!!
Love the pictures...I'm glad you are enjoying yourselves and that you all got some rest!
Can't wait to see sweet Lily on the GREAT WALL!
I'm so so so happy for you!!!
XOXO
Fun to see the pictures. You Miami folks aren't used to the cold! 12" of snow predicted tomorrow in Madison! Have a wonderful Great Wall day! Nie Hao!
Jeff & Jill
glad you made it over just fine. enjoy your days of touring. can't wait for pics of the two little sisters together!
We are getting so excited as each day gets you closer to Rosie. Everytime I get on the computer, I am visiting your blog to share the excitement. I feel like I'm in China with you (well... I am in spirit). Missing you!
Love,
Jen, Ed, & Ebbie
Looks amazingly cold and at the same time lots of fun.
Lily is a trooper!
Just a few more days till Rosie Day!! :)
love the pictures. So cute that Lily was checking out the "mouse house" :0)
Have fun on the great wall tomorrow.
The pics are great! I love how Lily was looking for a mouse. She has an amazing sense of adventure. Of course I must ask where your hat is? I know that it is quite cold right now.
It is so amazing seeing you guys there! Glad the jet lag resolved already :)
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