My trip to China was so very long ago. I went on a packaged tour with Classic Oriental Tours - Beijing: The Great Wall, Palaces, Temples, Pandas and Street Markets. This was my first big trip overseas so I am sure I had that Gob Smacked look on my face that I have seen on other travelers since. The kind where you eyes are wide and mouth is always open. First day we visited a traditional home which was owned by Rose, a very lovely lady. Then there was the big visit to Tiananmen Square and it was much smaller than what I thought it was going to be. They say you can fit 2,000 chinese, but 4,000 japanese (a chinese joke picking on the japanese stature). Beihei Park was beautiful with its temples and trees
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