Beijing, China

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Made it to Beijing - rode the bullet. Day one and Day two with new friends "family", toured the Forbidden City.

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Photos

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Ticket to ride the "Bullet", the easiest way to travel to Beijing

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This is the bullet

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Waitress provide refreshment on the bullet, review the speed of travel of the bullet in the upper illuminated lights

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Please observe the new speed of travel of the bullet!!!

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View of my hotel room - home for the next four days, which also includes a T.V. (haven't watch one is over one month).

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The view from my window - beautiful waterfall

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Near the lobby of the hotel

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Prior to entering the "Forbidden City", all lights had to be disposed of.

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The current leader of China picture outside of the front gates

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Mona, Professors Lynn and Terese... Beautiful day to be out touring

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This is a normal sight for China children, this allows the toddlers to quickly be prepared for toileting, of course you know I was shocked.

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Inside of the "forbidden city"

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Doggie is all prepared for bed, in his pajamas.

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Fresh duck for dinner - with the neck still attached.

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Beautiful sites

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A local artist, working on a commissioned piece, guess who commissioned it????

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Because I love twins, it's always a pleasure to see them

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The finished project - guess what it reads??? GRAVES

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One of the government rooms