First day of touring in Beijing

Yesterday was a whirlwind of touring and shopping. We saw Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Pearl factory, and the Silk Factory. I think they kept us moving to try and help get us on the time zone. I still zonked out at 8pm anyway.

Here are some snapshots from the square. The square is the largest downtown square in the world and a center of political activity in China. In a building on one end is where Chairman Mao's body is showcased in a crystal coffin. The chinese people from the generation of the cultural revolution will come and stand in line for hours to pay their respects.


We're on the 24 hour countdown until we meet Kayla~ don't forget to send me an e-mail at shannon.elaine2@yahoo.com (and give me your e-mail address because I forgot to bring my contact info.) for Bobby's website www.chasingkayla.com if you'd like to see the video. I'll still post pics here too.

We're in China Baby!!!!