Last night we ordered beer at dinner. Wine doesn’t seem readily available by the glass in the neighborhood that we’re in. We are in north west Beijing and I think it is more westernized and modern in east Beijing. The food has been delicious. We did have our first lesson and it was daunting. Seems… Continue reading Tues. July 20
Twice yesterday in the Forbidden City I got separated from the group and I was quite anxious- although we had been told where to meet and the general lay of the land. But the sea of people and the huge size of the Forbidden City was daunting. I soon connected with people from our group each… Continue reading Sat. July 17 part 20
Went to Tienanmen Square and the Forbidden City. It was really hot and the crush of people was quite intimidating. Hard to get a cup of coffee so went without today. There is a Starbucks somewhere around here but I had no time to scope it out and they didn’t serve it in the cafeteria… Continue reading Saturday July 17
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