Hi everyone, Gin here. Thanks, Amanda, I knew I could count on you =). We had a very busy and enjoyable day here. We were picked up by our awesome guide, Scott and our driver (more on Chinese driving later) after a good hotel breakfast and we were off to see Beijing. We started at Tienanmen square and the Forbidden City which were both very impressive and beautiful. That took a while, then we stopped for an authentic Chinese meal for lunch which was delicious and quite a bit different than the Chinese food we can get at home, but I expected as much. Then we climbed the Great Wall, or should I say the Great Wall kicked my boo-tay. Doug and I made it all the way to the top, though, the end of our section of the wall, all 7 or 8 towers worth of Great Wall ( I lost count at tower 4, or was it 5 ,while gasping for breath). Let me tell you the view was absolutely breathtaking ....no, too easy at that point... it was spectacular. So worth it. Then we came back to the hotel for hot showers, some rest, then we met up with our travel mates Mike and Joanna for dinner..another delicious Chinese meal. We really like Mike and Joanna and are excited to have them as travel mates, however we will be parting ways for the next few days to meet our daughters in their respective provinces and then we'll meet back up in GuangZhou. Speaking of that....I'M MEETING MY BABY TOMORROW!!! Just had to get that off my chest. I packed a diaper bag , my carry on item for tomorrow's plane ride, for her in case they happen to beat us to the hotel, I want to be ready. The cameras are charging up in anticipation of lots of video and pictures. See you guys tomorrow!
6 comments:
You guys look so relaxed and happy, not too long to go now! :) I hope your computer problems get resolved soon!
Jill xx
Hey Gin you are so welcome!! Ash says I need to calm down before I have a heart attack! LOL
Hi Gin,
Can't wait to see Kerry tomorrow in your arms. Glad things are going good and your seeing all the sights.
If you want, email me your passwords to blogger again (I didn't save it) and I'll make your pictures on your blog bigger. I know everyone is going to want BIG pictures of Kerry to look at.
lgcorley@insightbb.com.
Can't wait till tomorrow.
Leslie
Hey Doug, Virginia & Aunt Sandy,
Glad to here you made the trip safely. I bet that was a long trip. Mike & I loved your pictures. What did you do with Aunt Sandy? I didn't see her on The Great Wall :-) I can't wait until you get to meet Kerry. You both are going to be great loving parents. I'll keep checking your blog for up dates.
Love You,
Kim
Glad you guys made it safe and sound. Glad you are enjoying China...we loved it too. Can't wait for tomorrow for you :)
I am so excited! Just knowing what you are in for tomorrow. It is wonderful and nothing you have read or heard can prepare you for how you will feel or act. Can't wait to see those precious photos!
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