Our first day was a lot of fun. We meet some amazing couples from the States all with incredible testimonies. There are five couples we have meet and two more that are scheduled to be at orientation today. We spent the first part of the day (eating), then we went to the Great Wall which was amazing (see pics below). The next stop was at the factory that provided the Jade that was used for the medals of the 2008 Olympic Games. The tour was very interesting and the showroom had many wonderful pieces. We all sat down for lunch at the rotating table. I am suprised this never caught on in the US, it is very practical. After lunch, we went on a tour of historic Beijing and visited a lady and her 15 year old son at their home (husband was working). Lastly, we went to dinner with the group and ate "Daffy Duck" and some other stuff we still are not sure what it was, but it was nice. Overall a it was areally nice day. We have orientation today and a trip to the Forbidden City planned. Monday we will be with Karman!
Sounds like you guys are busy busy busy....love the pictures. We love you! Can't wait to see pics of Karman.....
ReplyDeleteSo excited to see your update! Thanks for keeping us in the loop! I keep checking on your kids at church.
ReplyDeleteBrrrr...I remember that wind on the great wall! Looks like you guys are having a blast! 2 more days until you are united with your new Pucci Girl!!! Yeahhhhh!
ReplyDeleteYee haw! Looks like u got ur culture! Now go get ur girl! Whoopee! U scarin me about eating the daffy duck.....I knew Manny would eat anything!
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Jane, wait until they eat the lizard on a stick! oooohhhh!
DeleteLove you guys! Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us updated so that we can share a part of your journey! Can't wait to see pics of that precious girl! Praying for you all!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us informed of your adventure in this awesome way! I can't wait to see what Monday holds for you! Love - Kathy and Jones Family
ReplyDeleteWell, guys the weather seems to be warming up a bit in Xining City...instead of a high of -4 it's 3...(Brrrrrrrr!!) But, I know your hearts will be warmed beyond what words can express tomorrow!! (you are 13 hrs ahead of us...so it's already Sunday for you) You should be getting ready to board your plane in a little over 2 hours and you'll be heading to Xining) One step closer!!!! Karman, your Momma and Daddy are coming to get you!!! You are in for a whirl wind of events starting tomorrow! We can't wait for you to get back to the states so we can meet you and squeeze those beautiful cheeks!!!
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