Words cannot possibly express the experience we had today so these pictures will have to sum it up! They are not necessarily in order, but I have tried my best to give a summary underneath each one.
Our day began with a trip to the Jade Factory where we learned all about what Jade means to the Chinese people.
We then headed to a cloisonne factory where they also served lunch in their Restaurant upstairs.
Then it was off to climb the Great Wall of China.
Enjoy!
Our day began with a trip to the Jade Factory where we learned all about what Jade means to the Chinese people.
We then headed to a cloisonne factory where they also served lunch in their Restaurant upstairs.
Then it was off to climb the Great Wall of China.
Enjoy!
Webb Family Warriors with their Princesses
The Great Wall of China at Juyongguan ~ no elevators, gondolas, escalators. Just old fashion foot/leg work.
The sign behind us supposedly says "All those who climb the Great Wall are great heroes", by Chairman Mao
Brian raising the flag
There truly are "odd" signs everywhere in China. Here is just one of them.
Grandma W waiting down below, while the rest of us set out for a climb.
A view from one of the top towers (I didn't make it up this far. After my bought yesterday I took it easy today. Just being here was awesome enough.)
Another tower shot from above. PD was the only one to make it all the way to the top.
LUNCH!
PD was brave enough to try it too! The rest of us decided to let him live it up and have all the glory. Eeww!
At the cloisonne factory with soldier statues, that were actually for sale. Not sure how we'd pack this one, guess we'll have to pass.
Entrance to the Wall.
We finished our tour today with a drive by the Olympic "Birds Nest" Stadium. We weren't allowed to get any closer than this as events were going on for the Paralympics Beijing 2008.
12 comments:
Sounds amazing! God bless!
Great post. I see you have the same gray skies we had. Oh well, it is still a GREAT experience.
Am emailing Ruth privately.
I think Brian and the boys should also post with their views of the experiences!!!
Totally amazing! I'm sure pictures don't even do it justice.
Breathe, pray, hug, and laugh!
Love the pictures -- what an amazing experience you are having, I just LOVE it that the whole family is there to enjoy this incredible journey together.
Not long now until your world is rocked by the presence of one certain little Chinese princess....
Can't wait!
You guys remind me of our family!! Not many weeks ago we were where you are: mom, dad, 3 sons..... oh, just wait!!!
Do hope it's a little cooler now than it was in July...
Will be checking here every day - am so excited for you.
I love the warrior and princesses pic. What a great experience!
Your pictures are awesome!!!! I'm so excited for you guys!! I miss you soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Elizabeth
P.S. If my name shows up as Andie Silvers...I don't know why...I tried to change it back to my real name ages ago...
These pics are spectacular. I am so happy to be able to share in your journey. It's bittersweet for me but I am so happy for you and especially for that little girl you are about to meet.
Did you, by any chance, see our locks?
I know...there are thousands of them, but wouldn't it be cool if you'd seen them?
wow just think in about 12 hours you should have abigail!
Amazing....
Marco and I are really loving the pictures (and video over on alyson's blog)
Thanks for updating all of us.
Love you all and praying
Great photos! Loved the warrior poses!!!
Praying for you all!!!
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