PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #526 Share Posted April 28, 2018 After we climbed down went to lunch then visited a jade factory where Marie came away with a jade bangle for Mother's day. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #527 Share Posted April 28, 2018 We then did a drive by of the 2008 summer Olympics site. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #528 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Traffic was bad but we managed to crawl across town to get to the theater in time for a kung fu show. (Marie flashing the new jade bangle) Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #529 Share Posted April 28, 2018 The show was terrific, a lot of athleticism and special effects made for great entertainment. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #532 Share Posted April 28, 2018 After the show we drove to Wangfujing street to it food section. Some looked tasty, some interesting but we are flying across the Pacific Ocean tomorrow so we passed on eating here. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare niksmom630 Posted April 28, 2018 #535 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Bill, as usual, fantastic review! and the photos! Wow..... Thanks again for sharing your amazing journey. [emoji4] Safe travels to you and Marie....hope you accounted for a little weight allowance in the suitcases for all of Maries baubles [emoji6] Chris Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #536 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I forget which province the food in the restuarant comes from, somewhere northwest of Xian. The lamb and noodles were especially good. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #537 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Bill, as usual, fantastic review! and the photos! Wow..... Thanks again for sharing your amazing journey. [emoji4] Safe travels to you and Marie....hope you accounted for a little weight allowance in the suitcases for all of Maries baubles [emoji6] Chris Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi Chris, thank goodness we are flying back business so we get two 70lb bags each. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted April 28, 2018 #538 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Your Great Wall photos are amazing! I still find that was such an amazing feat, built so long ago. The crowds were also amazing -- what a difference 37 years makes! :D I hope you got to see as much of the Wall as you had hoped for. The gondola ride made the trip much easier for you. :) Please ask Marie how she likes the C&A backpack. I'm thinking of using mine for an upcoming trip. Thanks! Tell her I love her jade bangle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted April 28, 2018 #539 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Hi Chris, thank goodness we are flying back business so we get two 70lb bags each. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Smart move, especially with the added luggage allowance. :D Safe travels to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyJohn Posted April 28, 2018 #540 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I spotted Marie's beautiful bangle in those Great Wall photos and wondered if she'd gotten it there - did she try it on both her right arm and then the left? It looks lovely on her! I bought one too, but lost my grip once when putting it on and let it fall onto our bathroom tile :loudcry: I did my best super gluing it but not the same. Re comments on the Forbidden City, I didn't learn this until recently when I was reading a book about Genghis Khan, but that structure dates from when the Mongols had control before the Ming dynasty. The author said the Mongols generally allowed the conquered regions to continue their own lifestyles rather than force Mongolian habits on everyone. In the city which later became Beijing many diverse people mixed together in the broader city, but the royal family of the Mongols secluded themselves in a "forbidden city" where they could continue their Mongol traditions behind closed doors. Our Chinese guide never mentioned the Mongols so I hadn't heard that before. Hope your trip home is smooth and thank you again for your brilliant live reporting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreaAST Posted April 28, 2018 #541 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Great review!! I always enjoy reading your reviews. Safe travels home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted April 28, 2018 #542 Share Posted April 28, 2018 [quote name='PCWalton1; https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/e6a619a7e5ac284b5428e9a4ce690ed9.jpg[/ Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Is this a security camera? Surprised to see the top of the tower empty' date= considering the crowds. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #543 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Your Great Wall photos are amazing! I still find that was such an amazing feat, built so long ago. The crowds were also amazing -- what a difference 37 years makes! :D I hope you got to see as much of the Wall as you had hoped for. The gondola ride made the trip much easier for you. :) Please ask Marie how she likes the C&A backpack. I'm thinking of using mine for an upcoming trip. Thanks! Tell her I love her jade bangle! She likes the backpack, light weight with lots of pockets. And free since I won it at an M&M.[emoji16] Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #544 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I spotted Marie's beautiful bangle in those Great Wall photos and wondered if she'd gotten it there - did she try it on both her right arm and then the left? It looks lovely on her! I bought one too, but lost my grip once when putting it on and let it fall onto our bathroom tile :loudcry: I did my best super gluing it but not the same. Re comments on the Forbidden City, I didn't learn this until recently when I was reading a book about Genghis Khan, but that structure dates from when the Mongols had control before the Ming dynasty. The author said the Mongols generally allowed the conquered regions to continue their own lifestyles rather than force Mongolian habits on everyone. In the city which later became Beijing many diverse people mixed together in the broader city, but the royal family of the Mongols secluded themselves in a "forbidden city" where they could continue their Mongol traditions behind closed doors. Our Chinese guide never mentioned the Mongols so I hadn't heard that before. Hope your trip home is smooth and thank you again for your brilliant live reporting!!! Yes she did but I think she has now settled for the left arm. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 28, 2018 Author #545 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Is this a security camera? Surprised to see the top of the tower empty, considering the crowds. Sent from my iPad using Forums Nope just a picture I took. Great review!! I always enjoy reading your reviews. Safe travels home!Thanks, we are a bit worn out and actually looking forward to some time at home. [emoji3] Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetiger59 Posted April 29, 2018 #546 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Bill, another series of great pictures. It sounds like you rented a car and did this day on your own. If so, would you recommend it? Thanks for another great review Bill. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptod Posted April 29, 2018 #547 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Great trip report! Thanks for the nudge to move up plans to take these cruises. Need to start practicing with my cheater chopsticks. Safe trip home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted April 29, 2018 Author #548 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Bill, another series of great pictures. It sounds like you rented a car and did this day on your own. If so, would you recommend it? Thanks for another great review Bill. Paul We had a car, driver and guide for our three days. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Dukes Posted April 29, 2018 #549 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thank you for sharing your fabulous trip with us. I truly enjoyed reading about it, and the pictures were great! Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted April 29, 2018 #550 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thanks, we are a bit worn out and actually looking forward to some time at home. [emoji3] Sorry that u feel that way :(. Was it the length of the cruise, the visit to Beijing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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