lei hou ma, people? Just a quick update on the last few days of our short stay in Beijing, really didn't give this place enough time, another lesson learned on our way, I'm certain this will not be the last such lesson learned during the next year. Among the other places to see during a stop in Beijing as I'm sure our pictures will testify include : Summer Palace - restored on the request of Empress Dowager Cixi with money intended for the development of the navy, she then never seemed to smile whilst there, ungrateful wench I say, the place is class, oh yeah and buy a guide at the outset or you'll wonder around the place aimlessly for a few hours like we did. Word to the wise for pale, lanky western lads, be
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