Beijing

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Yesterday I decided to walk through Tiananmen Square again and then visit the forbidden city which was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the world's largest palace complex covering 74 hectares with 9,999 buildings. Needless to say it took awhile to walk around. After the city I checked out a local food market. I passed on the snake, scorpion and testicles and opted for kiwi on a stick. For dinner a few of us went to a Korean BBQ restaurant and had a great meal. We didn't order the dog (it was on the menu) but instead went for beef, pork, yams, mushrooms and sushi. They had a BBQ on the table and we just grilled it up on the spot.

On Tuesday I took off for the silk market. This is one of the craziest tourist markets in Beijing with people grabbing you EVERYWHERE you go. After hearing "Hey mister, want T-shirt, shoes, jacket, good price for you!" about 200 times in the first 1/2 hour and finding a few cool clothing pieces, I decided to take off. Tonight I am heading to an acrobatic show and then calling it a night.

Tomorrow is the final day of my journey. I am happy to have had this experience but am very ready to come home. I can't wait to see you Meghan, it's been way too long. I will call you from Vancouver airport with my flight info. Can't wait to see you all!!!!

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Photos

Forbidden City
Thanks for taking this picture garbage can, you were quite steady.

Forbidden City 2
A lady walking around inside the city

Forbidden City 3
A few of the numerous buildings.

Measure it up
A man measuring a wall for some strange reason

MMMMMMM
Scorpions

Hmmmmm
more random food, I think I'll pass.

Busker
An old man busking in the subway.

Comments

[Meghan]

Oh my god. I loved you in "Into the Wild"!

[Mike Huch]

Ummmmmmmmmm...........
No silly that was Emile Hirsch. I was on Survivor, remember???? The dude that fell in the fire???? Ring any bells????