Greetings from Beijing, China!!!
The group at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Since we have all arrived the group has been going at a non-stop pace despite all the jet-lag and delays! Yesterday we explored the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) and the Pearl Market (Hong Qiao). The temple of Heavan was a little touristy, but the grounds were beautifully manicured. The Pearl Market is a 3-story indoor mall with booth after booth selling anything from hand bags and jewelery to tea and small gifts. And each vendor is trying to out do the next so you can barter your little heart out!!! Today we will visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and then we depart by train for Lhasa around 9 pm. To all my foodies out there- the food in China is amazing!!! Thankyou to all who have made this trip a reality and a huge thankyou to everyone out there who have been sending there thoughts and love this way...Addrienne
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sounds great. Love to here about it. Have fun on the train
Kate and Ray LaRanger
Posted by: Kate LaRanger | June 30, 2007 01:17 PM
Hey Addie, well thats one thing that you can talk about forever and by no means will anybody really know unless they have been there.....the food. When I was in Shanghai I was wondering how to describe the meals I had, but gave up for no words do it justice. Eat for me too, and drink plenty of tea. Best Wishes to your whole group, Elia.
Posted by: Elia | June 30, 2007 04:05 PM
hey addie. thanks now i'm even more jealous. cant wait to hear more. on the phone with abi and she says what up to. xoxo from your 2 baby sisters
Posted by: ashbird | June 30, 2007 04:17 PM
Addriennnnnnne!!! Woohoo Lady, you made it!! Glad to hear all is well and the food is fantastic. Keep the blogs coming, they are my morning reads. Just to let you know...I am all moved in and you would be proud-it all fits!!! The downstairs is an awesome studio space as well, I'm painting my fanny off. Talk to you soon. Miss ya tons!!
Megs
Posted by: Megs | July 1, 2007 02:34 AM
hey child-o-mine--think of you everyday...can only imagine the adventure...sending a big slice of sunshine from key west--off to help your father with yard work.we are well here hope you are too--love M&D
Posted by: ellen amato | July 1, 2007 07:42 PM
I have been trying to post comments but I guess they were all to dirty and not professional enough to post. So I guess basically what I wanted to say is that I love you!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Natalie | July 2, 2007 03:35 AM
I don't want the rain to bring me down I'd rather wear a smile then to wear a frown so come on sun I'm counting on you to change the sky to BLUE!!!! Send me an ADDIE DAY!!!
Posted by: Natalie | July 2, 2007 03:42 AM
hi honey i have tried 3 times to unsuccessfully send a message--i do not know why it has not posted-i will keep trying-thinking of you everyday-sleep-eat and have a blast-love M&D
Posted by: ellen amato | July 2, 2007 06:48 PM
all is well here -and i hope your big adventure is awesome-sending a slice of kw-daddy working at twin palms today-i am putzing around the house-sleep eat and enjoy-kisses mom
Posted by: ellen amato | July 2, 2007 06:51 PM
hey sweetie-yeah-my message went through to you-hope all is wonderful-i cannot even imagine...take lots of pictures....kisses mom and dad
Posted by: ellen amato | July 2, 2007 10:52 PM
we are sooooo sorry we missed your call...dad was accepting a furniture delivery and i was at the store--boohoo got the message-love M&D
Posted by: ellen amato | July 3, 2007 06:55 PM
the pictures are AWESOME addrienne you always manage to make the shot-don't you-everyone looks happy! soak it all in...love M&D
Posted by: ellen amato | July 4, 2007 01:19 PM