Beijing Part 2

Linh was such a trooper at the Great Wall of China climbing up so many stairs in 95 degree temperatures. One of the other Holt families brought their 6 year old daughter and the two girls became friends instantly when we met in the hotel lobby and they climbed the Wall together. I think they kept each other motivated. At dinner that night Linh was falling asleep at the table. John had to carry her back to the hotel.

Day 2 in Beijing also included lots of walking in 95 degree temperatures, but way less stairs. We went to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Both were impressive and both were super crowded. We used our Mandarin phrase Bu Yao over and over to the countless vendors.

Linh and I went to dinner with some of the other families that night. John was so exhausted he didn't make it to dinner. He even skipped the trip to the night market where one of our fellow travelers ate scorpion. I didn't get to the night market either- before our meal was served, Linh fell asleep on my lap. Poor kid. I had to carry her back to the hotel. So glad we went to a restaurant very close to hotel.

 

 

Breakfast buffet at hotel-                                                                             

 

Yes, that is a waffle with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and Linh is sprinkling extra sugar on top.  And no, this is not what I make Linh for breakfast at home. Only in China.