Tian'an Men Square

Chairman Mao's photo, looking towards the Forbidden City.

Day 1: Tian'an Men Square & My First Chinese Meal

December 17th 2011
We had a restful first night and made our way to the lounge for breakfast. In an attempt to try a new food each day, the first item I picked up was near familiar fruits like pineapple and watermelon, but was a white fleshy fruit with black seeds inside, with a skin that looked like onion. The flavor was mild but I thought it must be related somehow to the kiwi. After returning to our room, I found ... read more

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Amy Irving

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Before 2008 I had never really been outside the continental United States (I don't count Toronto or Key West, even if its only 50 miles from Cuba!). Liang's job, though grueling at times, has given us the wonderful opportunity to travel often since then. In one year I was able to visit him in Hawaii and the Netherlands (followed by a weekend trip to Paris). Last year we spent Christmas in London (I would highly recommend visiting this city during the holidays- beautiful!) and this year we are spending it in China! I am very excited to meet my "new" Chinese family while we are here and lear... full info

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