This weekend is an interesting time to be in Beijing since many things are closed or have limited availability. The government has cancelled some flights at the airport and only cars with odd license plates may drive on odd-numbered days, even on even days. All of the changes are being tested this weekend as Beijing prepares for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Because of these changes, the section of The Great Wall that we visited when we were here for Grace's adoption is unavailable. We drove to the Mutianyu section outside of Beijing today and it was great! This time we got to take a cable car part of the way and both the view and the Wall were incredible!
After our Great Wall visit, we had a traditional Chinese meal for lunch. Yummy! Grace is always content if rice or watermelon is on the menu. She lucked out today and got both!Next, we visited the government-run pearl factory. Our guide, Sherry, gave a gift to Grace of a beautiful pearl bracelet. She loved it and couldn't stop admiring it or telling everyone how beautiful she is. Cute girl!
After shopping for pearls, we visited the Summer Palace. Last time that we were here, a special event had closed the lake. Today, we were excited to see boats on the water and we even took a dragon boat ride!
We left the Summer Palace and headed to the government-run silk factory. We had lots of fun shopping and checking out the beautiful silk comforters, shirts, dresses, pajamas, etc.
A Peking Duck dinner hit the spot as we finished up the day! We're getting to know the other families traveling with us and they are a fun group. On Monday, we will all be splitting up as we go to our different provinces to meet our sons and daughters. We are the only family going to Jiangsu and then, we will meet up with everyone again in Guangzhou! It was a full day and we definitely won't have a hard time sleeping tonight - we're beat!
As we were talking with our folks tonight (Skype is amazing!), we were realizing that our Saturday is coming to an end and we only have one more day until we get Peter. It's hard to believe that the day is almost here!
Check out pictures of today's sightseeing here.
Good night.
6 comments:
Dave, Wendy and Grace,
This is so cool to be able to share your trip with you this way. We are excited to meet Peter when you get back. We will continue praying for your trip and adoption journey. Hugs and kisses!
The Harnage's
So glad you are having a good time. How different this time having Grace with you! We are excited about Monday...it will be here before we know it. We had our HSM party this morning =) The girls' play was great last night. We love you.
Yeah! The first part of the long flight is behind you. Great pictures. I'm having such fun reading about you every day. Just can't wait for Monday to see you all with Peter!
Beverly
HI!
I'm here via Meg's blog. Just wanted you to know that I'm praying for you all over the next few days! I'm so excited that you all will be welcoming a precious little man into your family.
The pictures are beautiful! Congrats!
Blessings,
stephanie
Hey Majors,
Glad to see you have made it safe and sound in China. Hope you have a great time meeting Peter tomorrow. Just know that the Doucet's are thinking about you guys.
Wendy, Dave & Grace,
You bring back so many memories for us!!! Thank you. We're so so happy for you. It's 9:20 Sunday night for you guys so tomorrow is the BIG DAY....we can't wait to see and read everything. What a brilliant idea to have a blog.
Elizabeth, Pat & Olivia
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