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.

A complete Beijing Duck meal.

Lanterns are everywhere and they are a nice touch.

Lots of nice walkways in Beijing. Find a quiet one and stroll home.

Orange is a big color in China. It means something good, like health or luck.

They cell cameras, cards and batteries. Perry checked. Truth in advertising.

Maria calls this the Dirt Market because it was a dirt plot before they paved it for the Olympics.

There are a lot of permanent shops at the dirt market.

I'm bringing a seal with me next time and have it carved into a vest.

We bought a coffee and pizza from this fellow at the dirt market.

I bought this painting from the young man who created it. He met Perry in the intersection when Perry "Ratso Rizzo'd" a taxi in the crosswalk. He had never seen a human best a taxi before and invited us to his shop.

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