Annie and Charlie at the GREAT WALL. Who knew it would be so crowded?! We all climbed up the "hard" route to avoid the crowds and the views were amazing!!

Beijing Images, Part Deux

Beijing Images

On Our Way to The Wall...

I'm sorry we haven't posted much on the blog wordwise. I know that people are posting pictures from their Blackberries and I hope you're enjoying following along our travels.

Yesterday we had a great day. We started off at the fortress - the American Embassy in Beijing. Their security makes the Federal Reserve security look like nothing. When we finally arrived inside it was still a little eerie. We were briefed by the Ag director, who was from Atlantic Beach. We learned a great deal about Chinese agriculture during his briefing.

The other highlight of the day was visiting the Olympic park. It was amazing to see the Water Cube and Bird's Nest.

Tomorrow we have some free time, so I hope to write more about our adventures this week.

Beijing wholesale market-seafood section.

Beijing wholesale market-fruit and meat sections.

Another authentic Chinese meal-Adam tried the eyeball of the fish!!!

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