Wow! We had an amazing first day! The day started out with breakfast at the hotel with a mix of Chinese and American foods. We got to meet the other two groups this morning at breakfast as well which was fun. After breakfast we went to the Imperial Gardens. There were temples all over the place with a lot of different shades of reds, blues and greens! I thought the gardens were beautiful. I really felt like I was in China! After the gardens, we went to a pearl shop and learned about pearls. We learned about the black, pink, lavender and white pearls, which was really interesting. We got to look around the store and buy some pearl jewelry, I personally loved it! After that we went to lunch and had a buffet lunch. Then we went to the Forbidden City. Everyone stared at us Americans because we are so different looking! They were taking pictures of us and laughing at what we were doing! Kym and I were very amused! The Forbidden City was really cool because we learned a lot about it's history and got to see what life was like! After the Forbidden City we went to have a rickshaw tour and ate at a local Chinese families house for dinner! The rickshaws are 3 wheeled bikes with a 2 person carriage on the back. The drivers were all really competitive to arrive and the house first which was really fun the experience! The dinner was amazing! It was all home cooked and nothing I have ever tasted before! Once we arrived back at the hotel, our group traveled to the local grocery store and found out what craziness the grocery stores here are like! We got birthday cake to celebrate my birthday, a day late! I am having a wonderful time and can't wait to see what the rest of the week brings! (Amanda)http://gallery.me.com/expressionsbymichael#100029
6 comments:
Wow! Awesome picyures, look slike everyone is have sooooooo much fun!! Mikayla, just to et you know your mum likes pearls! lol.
Continue to have a fantastic time, we are all so jealous here.
love ya Mikayla...embarrased now? lol!
We love watching for updates and pictures and seeing you all have so much fun!! Nicole, keep smiling and soaking it all in!! We all love and MISS you!!
From Kim's family:
We are so excited to see the places you all have traveled and can't wait to hear more. Thanks for all the pictures and updates, it has been fun to follow what you have been up to. One more thing for Kim- we were wondering if you could try to smile in some pictures instead of sticking your tongue out. We're just sayin'...have fun you guys you deserve it :)
Wesley! Way to bust a tai chi move in the plaza!! Tai chi, chopsticks and rickshaws, oh my! Keep on having a blast . . . . and thanks for the wonderful images! Best wishes to all. Xiǎngshòu
Wow! You REALLY are there! All the family and friends are watching your blog. The photography is awesome! We feel like we are there with you-almost ;) Ande, please take lots of pictures! (Your mom likes pearls too!) Love and Kisses!!!
Terrific pictures!!!! I had to highlight where the font was to see what Christine wrote on March 27th. This blog is great!
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