Hello from China!
Well, it's hard to believe I'm really here. China! I'm surprised by how much English everyone speaks here, and by the pollution. The food is wonderful. Beijing is unbelievably huge; there are so many people here.
Today we saw the Great Wall and it was truly great. Standing atop the wall on the mountain ridgeline with sweeping views in both directions, I felt the power and security the Chinese soldiers must have felt 600 years ago.
The wall is like a snake's back, or as the Chinese say, a dragon's back, snaking its way along the ridgelines off into the mountain haze. The mountains, jagged, layered and blue are truly stunning.
We took the tobogan chute(like an alpine slide) down the mountain back to the bottom. What fun! What an adventure! We're lucky to have a great group of people to travel with. I'll try and keep you updated on my adventures still to come!
Michelle
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Yipee! You made it to the Great Wall. It's so nice to see pics posted on this site-it helps close the distance between us. Enjoy, stay safe-wishes for cleaner air and happy memories!
Love you much. I passed your email to Mike onto Dad and others-everyone is so happy for you!
Mom
Hello,
I've been checking this site daily and no postings for four days. I'll bet you are packing a LOT into each day. Drop a line when you can. I'm heading to Boston tomorrow to fetch Matt and then onto RI for the big party. I'll be sure to give Grandma your love.
Kisses and hugs,
Mom
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