Hitting the Great WALL

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November 25th 2011

Published: November 24th 2011

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures within them." -Thornton Wilder "I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have not just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." -Diane Ackerman *I have been trying to publish this blog for almost 3 days. Seems a glitch with TB itself has thwarted n... Read Full Entry

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Jack, tour guide.

What? LMAO! Read this English. Are you as confused as me? Weird. Who does the translations, anyway?

Travelling Companions

My touring friends, Nelly and Scott from New York. I enjoyed your company. And, thanks for the peanuts, lol.

Beijing Olympic Stadium

Dragon Hotel

Fancy hotel in Beijing close to the stadium made in the shape of a dragon's head. It's really quite something to see. It looked especially impressive at sundown.

25th November 2011

Deb
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The Great Wall!!
Loved this blog entry Carolyn! It made me laugh & cry at the same time... Next time I will be there to take your picture! Scary hat, btw..... hahahaha. Actually kind of cute...if you're in a fireign country and not a soul knows you!! he he he.... Two more days...the wine is chillin' Cheers! Debzilla, aka bff...

25th November 2011

Dawna Evans
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The Wall
Knew you would love it! Amazing - and I so remember the hawkers - that part was not so much fun.

29th November 2011

EW
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I was having my coffee when I noticed your new-found fashion hat... well, let's say, you own me a new keyboard!!

30th November 2011

Spirited Northern
Spirited Northern

Response to EW
LMFAO! Oh yeah? It was a rude awakening, apparantly! Sorry, couldn't resist! -Carolyn

22nd April 2012

Nelly
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Hi Carolyne!
This is Nelly from NYC (we met in the great wall tour) I just came across your blog.Nice blog! Hope your rest of your China trip went well. After Beinjing we went to Shanghai, Xian, and Chengdu to see the beautiful pandas. I loved them. Cheers! Nelly

22nd April 2012

Nelly
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you are very welcome! LOL
We enjoyed your company as well :)

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