2009 China Beijing

My first impression of Beijing was one of wonder as we watched seven window washers rappelling down the side of a 20 story building cleaning windows. The flight from Shanghai took 2 hours on a fully loaded 747. That is some traffic.

It is a very different experience than Shanghai and has wonderful things to see.

The Hilton is a first-rate hotel and when you stay there, say “Hi” to RayRay from Nowell and Perry.

You also have to buy a good guide book to get the whole Beijing story. Don’t leave home without it.

“Hi” to RayRay." These doormen greet us at the Hilton. Surfer Bob was the mascot of the Specialty Advertising Association of California. He appears in a lot of photos. While I was taking photos with Surfer Bob he was retired over a copyright dispute.

I end the day on the Club level of the Hilton. This is the only place in China where you can get your emails for free. You get a drink and food, too, so "upgrade" is the word of the day.

Checking into the Hilton takes a lot of guys.

Basketball is big. Yao Ming is bigger in Beijing.

The Plaza at night. Lots of activity and people.

Perry buys some muscle relaxing heat pads.

The famous live scorpion vendor. He cooks to order.

They also sell a lot of fried starfish.

These are bugs on a stick.Perry told a little blond from the US that they were good in bed. She bought scorpions.

KFC isn't doing too well over here because people have accused it of selling genetically modified chickens with 4 wings and legs. Say it ain't so, Joe!

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