Beijing Tour

Today started with a breakfast in the hotel. I enjoyed some noodles, and a pancake with sugar. Olivia had noodles and Nana had toast. I would have loved a bagel.

We spent the morning touring, Tianamen Square and The Forbidden City. It was about 90degrees out and a long walk that felt like miles. Nana got overheated and had to stop often to rest. Olivia didn't understand what the big deal was over the empty buildings. But, it was quite impressive seeing the palace and how large the entire area really was. After the Forbidden City, we stopped at the Jade Factory and picked up a trinket called the Happiness Ball.

Then, we stopped for lunch and ate 1 tablespoon of boiled rice and really nothing else, although Olivia enjoyed a piece of watermelon. We shopped again at the Friendship Store. The prices in Beijing are quite higher than I remember that they were in Guangzhou, so again we just picked up a few things.

After, the shopping we headed to the Great Wall. Boy was it impressive. We only made it up to the first platform as it was such a hot day and it was too steep to climb.

We then headed to the Pearl Market and for dinner, where they served SPAGHETTI!! We all have a full belly and it is just about time for us to go to bed. We are heading to Guangzhou in the morning and I will report back from them tomorrow.

We will not be getting Lexi until Tuesday.