Dec. 1st we started our day with a massive hike up The Great Wall of China. Oh my gosh, this was difficult not only was it a physical challenge, but cold. The steps were all different levels, sometimes I felt as if my knee was going to bump my chin. As for my class, I have a photo certificate to prove that I walked a portion of the wall. The picture below shows a portion of the steps we traveled, we actully made it a little farther up.
Next we visited the Summer Palace which was used as a summer residence by China's imperial rulers, a retreat from the main imperial palace now known as the Palace Museum (or 'Forbidden City') .
Last picture of the day is the arena where they will have the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
10 comments:
Can't wait to see the pics of your and that amazing little girl together. I can't wait to see her at the Post Placement visit!
Hi there. Last night at the Third Day concert, they played a song and video called Merry Christmas. One of the guitarists and his wife waited three years for their Chinese baby girl, and he wrote that song about all of the emotions they experienced during the wait. I cried my heart out, but then I thought of you guys and how you will be spending Christmas with your baby girl! It was so exciting for me to think of that at that moment. The Wortham family is going to have the most blessed Christmas ever this year! Blessings!!
Hi Mom and Dad- I going to Aaron's ball game and then to McDonalds. I'm at Aunt Nancy's looking at your pictures. Do you have Leanne? I love you, sssam
Hi Aunt Stacy and Uncle Ted- I'm going to my basketball game and Sam is watching. Love, Aaron
Dad is standing behind me and says "Hello- the pictures are great and I'm taking them to McDonalds and you owe me BIG time-love DAD"
from Jerad- "are you able to go to church in China?" Love Jerad
Much love and prayers- Nancy
(let me know about Thursday when you decide)
We love all your pictures...what an adventure!!! Can't wait to see a picture of you with Leanne! We're praying for you!
The Olivers
Love the pictures. It was so good to talk to you guys. I can't wait to see all of you on the 12th. Be careful. We Love You! The Englishs
It is 10:12 P.M. here in Murray...I feel like it is Sunday there and you are traveling and will be getting Leanne today or tomorrow? Let us know when she is in your arms. I love the pictures on the wall! What an awesome day for you! We love you and hope for continued safely.
Courtney and family
Glad to hear that you all made it safely and are seeing lots of unforgettable sights. Can't wait to see all of your pics and hear about everything. Not sure about time difference but you may have already gotten to see Leanne. I know you both must be overjoyed! Looking forward to your next post!
Roger says that he and the class miss you very much. It isn't the same without you. We hope you had a great trip and are so happy for you and you're family. We are planning to come by and bring you a Christmas gift. God bless you!!
Hope to see you soon.
Roger Jones said that our class
misses you and it isn't the same to the class and me. me and my mom are going to bring you a
Christmas present. Aaron sais it is torture with mrs.volp here.have a merry christmas with you're family.
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