We went to the Great Wall on Thursday. It turned out to be a perfect weather day, sunny and warm but not unbearable. You could see for miles.The girls walked quite a distance. They could have gone further but we were only given one hour on the wall.
Emily bought a kite on the wall and did a little bargaining. The venders were very persistant if you made eye contact they followed you. Emilyand Elizabeth helped me tell them no thanks in Chinese. I wasn't saying it right and the girls said it with such authority that they left me alone. After the wall, we did a little shopping instead of eating lunch. I can't wait to post pictures but we can't read theChinese directions. We will add them when we get home. 
Sunday
Today we went to the jade factory. We saw a few men carving pieces and our guide told us how it is done. Then they let us loose in the shop. In all the shops they seem to assign one person that follows you around and helps or encourages you...
1 comment:
Hi Em,
Sounds like you had a wonderful time in Tiannamen Square. I'm sure your mom took lots of pictures of you running around. By the time of your next blog, you'll probably have seen the Terra Cotta Warriors. I've heard of them but don't know the story behind them. You'll have to fill me in.
Enjoy and stay safe!
Love, Nancy
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