Monday, July 14, 2008

Beijing





It feels like I’m dreaming. Could it be the jet lag? We hit the ground running. We had enough time to shower and change and then it was off to the old town Beijing. We took a tour around this little town and was taken in by a family and shown around their home. We then walked the streets and it sure does smell, lets say different here. We then were in search of a glasses store for Will. Our guide and driver took us across the street and let me tell you pedestrians do not have the right of way. I’m not sure who does. It must be the one that pushes the most. Our guide said that streetlights are just a suggestion in China not the law like in your country. They then took us to a famous Peking Duck restaurant for dinner. The duck was carved for us right at our table. We are definitely the different ones here. This little one could not take his eyes off me. I don’t think he has ever seen a blond hair blue eye woman and was so enamored he would not turn around and join his family for dinner. I am so in love with everything the people are just wonderful and all the children so beautiful. My dream is just about to come true.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Paulette & Will,
Those are such wonderful pictures,
I can only imagine how your are feeling about now. Good luck on gotcha day. We'll be camping up in Tahoe this week so will check out your blog when we return. Sending our love and prayers.

Paula said...

LOVE the pic of you and Will in the pedi cab. Be careful when your crossing the street! That little boy in the restaurant is cute.
Can't wait for the next post!

Christi and Abbey said...

Oh, it looks like so much fun! I am glad you are loving the people just as I do. That boy is so cute!!

Joannah said...

China looks fabulous! Enjoy, enjoy!

Anonymous said...

Wow, looks like a great fun culture shock. Will you are looking very slick in your hat. Love the play by play only two more days to go:)
Love, Chris and Mark

Kim said...

LOVE the pictures...
Looks like a great day...
You are getting closer...
HUGS>.