Today was still a very tiring day from the jet lag and traveling. We decided to take an easy and just walk around the city a little bit, at least a few blocks from the hotel. We had good intentions to walk to Tian'anmen Square, but was just too tired. We found a really posh and ritzy shopping center-Oriental Plaza (more like the Court at King of Prussia in PA) with the latest fashions and really high end merchandise. This definitely does not resemble the China most people know from text books. I think the world will be quite surprised when they are welcomed here in August. After all that walking, we came back to the hotel and took a 4-hour nap! Even the loud trains outside my window would not wake me up from my slumber. I was dog tired!
Meals are always interesting ventures. It is trying to figure out what to eat that is the hardest part. So, tonight, it was hot pot. At least, we know the food is well cooked! We were tempted to try the Chinese version of Papa John's Pizza. But, after wandering around the mall (another one that is not as posh) for some time and not finding it, we settled on the hot pot place. It was almost perfect since it was as light (more veggies and not as meaty) as we can make it, and we can be really filled.
Tomorrow is off to the Great Wall. It will be an all day excursion!
Meals are always interesting ventures. It is trying to figure out what to eat that is the hardest part. So, tonight, it was hot pot. At least, we know the food is well cooked! We were tempted to try the Chinese version of Papa John's Pizza. But, after wandering around the mall (another one that is not as posh) for some time and not finding it, we settled on the hot pot place. It was almost perfect since it was as light (more veggies and not as meaty) as we can make it, and we can be really filled.
Tomorrow is off to the Great Wall. It will be an all day excursion!
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