Busy ticking things off my "I never, never list"... as of today, I have to cross off "I never, never made a phone call while standing atop the Great Wall of China". Dad, it was great to talk to you, however briefly. :)
I also visited the Ming Tombs today and spent yesterday at the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, and exploring the Forbidden City. I sampled a little Peking (Beijing) Duck and visited the night market where I watched people braver than I am eat things we don't generally consider food. I took a rickshaw tour through the Hutong, but passed on seeing Mao's masoleum... I'm working on the "seen one dead communist leader, seen 'em all" principle here.
Beijing is huge. There is so much to see, and I know I've only scratched the surface, so I suppose I'll have to come back. This was the last stop on the tour, so the gang of 12 is slowly disbanding. I have been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this experience (meaning the group tour), although I'd have to say I prefer the less organized/structured travel experience.
I'm off to Xi'an on an overnight train tomorrow, and then, who knows?? Probably a couple more stops in China before Vietnam.
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hey sister,
I continue to be more amazed by your journey and your fantastic take on it. I wish I was there with you, and hopefully I will be able to join you soon. Things are good here, I love you and miss you so much!!! I am so happy that you are representing the American team out there.
ps....what should we do for your birthday? lets chat.
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