Herro!

Thanks to everyone who posted We enjoyed reading all of your messages.

Today started off bright and early with breakfast at 7:30 and on the bus to start the days sightseeing at 9:00.

On our way to the Great Wall of China we stopped at the Jade Market to learn about jade and carvings. We are so lucky to have a guide who knows the language. See the picture below of our guide Zhou and me at the jade market.


Have you ever wondered what all could be carried on the back of a bike? We have seen about every possiblilty but the best one was the guy below. He was cooking sweet potatoes on a wood stove on the back of his bike! Mmmmmmmmm!


It was so cold hiking the great wall. All the Chinese people selling hats really tried to get Keith to buy one, but he didn't want to mess up his hair?! It was an incredible site to see in person!



Hey Andrew, Dad wanted me to stand in front of this camel so he could take this picture for you. We haven't seen any reindeer yet but we thought you would think this camel was pretty cool. We love and miss you!!!

After our visit to the great wall we went to a clossinie factory (i don't know how to spell this). I have a much greater appreciation for this art after seeing what it takes to create one piece. We also ate lunch there. This is a fuzzy picture I took of our lunch. It was really yummy except this fish tasted like licorice!


When we were at the great wall there were many vendors on the side of the road. We walked there with some others from our group. We were constantly accosted by Chinese people trying to sell various items. They were yelling two words to get our attention "herro!" and "one dorrar!". At one point two women had each of my arms and were pulling in different directions. I was laughing so hard I couldn't get away. Keith has video of this!

I can't wait to see what we do tomorrow!
T