Inconsistent Ramblings

April 2, 2005 Beijing, PRC

7:40 pm China time (4:40am MT)

Don't forget to Spring forward tonight!!!

We had another busy day. Saw the Great Wall...they sell t-shirts
that say "I climbed the Great Wall." I needed one one that said "I
fell down the Great Wall." Yes - I stumbled and twisted my ankle.
At least it was on the way back. The wall is amazing and knowing it
was built so long ago all by hand.

The spot directly above the right tree branch is where I fell.

Blooming tea I drank to help feel better.

We also visited Ming tombs where 13 emperors are buried. Not as
impressive. I did get to practice my bargaining skills in buying
postcards at the wall. I ended up getting two packs for the price
of one.

Each day, the guide has taken us to government run stores that
demonstrates pearls, jade or cloisonne In the jade store, I
had a time trying to explain penguins to the ladies. They finally
figured it out and I now have a jade penguin. :-)

Stringing pearls for the necklace and bracelet I purchased

Jade factory - the process

cloisonne factory - all hand made.

I need to go and rest my ankle. Or S is going to tie me down...
(he's telling me this right now.) More tomorrow...

love ya.
C the Klutz and S the Pack mule