Our flight just landed. See you all soon.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Day 15: Flight Delay
Our flight from San Francisco is running 25 minutes late and is expected into Denver now at 7:06pm. It will take us half an hour to disembark the plane and take the train to baggage claim so aim on seeing us at Baggage Claim between 7:35 and 7:45pm.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Squat toilet vs. Western toilet
Monday, March 17, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Day 4: The Summer Palace
Morning exercises with the locals |
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| Making friends with an amiable game of shuttle cock - a traditional Chinese game where you have to keep the shuttle in the air as long as possible but only using your feet |
Day 4: Getting around Beijing by subway
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an army marches on its stomach, so did this group. Fueling up
on a big breakfast of steamed buns & youbing before braving the Beijing Subway.
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| How many students does it take to read a subway map? In this case the more the merrier and the fact that everyone now knows exactly where they are going today means that no one should ever get lost |
Day 3: Anyone for tea?
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| A stop for a cup of tea after visiting the Bell Tower and touring the Hutongs |
Friday, March 14, 2014
Day 3: Rickshaw Ride to the Beijing Hutong district
After walking several miles through the massive Forbidden City, we took a rickshaw ride to the Beijing Hutongs - old traditional houses arranged around one or more central courtyards. Many have been cleared for new concrete and glass structures but quite a few remain despite this being the capital of one of the fastest growing countries in the world.
Our guide had arranged for us to meet and have lunch with a local family to experience how they live. While there, we learned how to make traditional Chinese dumplings (and then ate them). We also were taught the art of traditional Chinese paper cutting.
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| We had fun and a welcome rest of our feet after walking around the Forbidden City with a rickshaw ride around the Beijing Hutongs |
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| We learned how to make Chinese Dumplings from scratch before lunch before tasting their cooking. |
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| After lunch we learned the art of Chinese paper-cutting |
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| Lastly, we had a test of skill and creativity - painting Chinese Snuff Bottles |
Evening 2: Wang Fu Jing Night Market
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| Wang Fu Jing is a famous market in Beijing and popular with tourists and locals at night time. It was a great opportunity to develop some Chinese shopping and bargaining skills. |
Day 2: VIDEO BLOG - Beijing Olympic Stadium
Great Day! We brought our great Colorado weather to China. It was bright and sunny and perfect for photography and the odd video.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Day 2: Our first Traditional Chinese Breakfast
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| Porridge, assorted steamed buns. Ru Jia Hotel also offers western breakfast too. |
Day 2: Our 1st Chinese breakfast
Our 1st Chinese breakfast at Ru Jia Hotel before braving the Great Wall.
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| Breakfast was a breeze - just like the Great Wall! |
Evening 1: Our First Chinese Musilm Dinner
Xinjiang kebab is a hit!
Our first dinner together in China and XinJiang kebabs were order of choice. They were devoured quickly despite the time difference and despite, or maybe inspire of, lots of airline food. Now that we are all fed, its time for bed to get us on the China time. Tomorrow we are off to the Great Wall.
Day 1: Arrived Safe and Sound in Beijing International Airport & Ru Jia Hotel
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Day 1: Our flight to Beijing from SFO
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| Our plane to Beijing |
We were 16 minutes late leaving the gate but are expected to arrive 30 minutes early into Beijing.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Meet at DIA
March 12, 2014 - please be at the airport no later than 7:00am. Group Check-in can be quite cumbersome. The
Airline requires passengers on International Flights and particularly
Group Check-in to be at the airport 2 1/2 hours prior to flight time. Our flight leaves at 10:03am.
Don't forget to bring your passport!!!
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