… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
Our 12 day excursion through Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Wuhan, and on the Yangtze River. Thank you Sinorama Holidays
Woke up early this morning to dark and dismal rain. SO GRATEFUL that today is supposed to be an indoor day. Cannot even imagine our Beijing excursions in this weather. Our local Xi'an guide is a young man named Arnie in his late 30's. We loved his willingness to speak openly and not just the …
Continue reading Tuesday in Xi’an looking for jade & warriors
Dennis writing today. From years of traveling around the world, we know that every travel day can't be perfect! (Note from Diana ... SHE LOVES the stories from the imperfection when travelling) On Monday, we (and our 30 travel group members) had an early 7:30 am checkout at our lovely hotel in Beijing. Instructions from the head …
Right up there with Bungee Jumping in Queenstown, we climbed one of The Seven New Wonders Of the World outside of Beijing on Sunday afternoon...The Great Wall of China. WOW! Locally known as The Long Wall, it stretches 5,500 miles east to west across the historic northern borders of China. Separate walls were built, beginning …
Up early again for coffee in bed, blogging from my phone, and the breakfast buffet, complete with American country music drifting through the dining room. It seemed a little out of place when NONE of the staff speaks English. Good thing our guides are teaching us the basics in Mandarin. Anyway, the buffet is delicious …
On the north side of the Tiananmen Square is the entry into The Forbidden City. And even me, one who admits a lack of knowledge about China, recognized this landmark. It is such a joy travelling with Dennis because he enjoys military history and shares his knowledge with me while we are experiencing the actual …
The Gate of Heavenly Peace, a gate on the southern wall of The Imperial City, was built in 1415, during the Ming Dynasty. Seems like a funny name when one considers what happened here on June 4, 1989. Of course, there was NO mention of that from our guide. The Square is SO HUGE that …
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