China: Cooking Class: Making Dumplings

China: The Temple of Heaven

The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although Chinese Heaven worship, especially by the reigning monarch of the day, pre-dates Taoism.

Day 5: China: The Forbidden City

The other day, we traveled to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and it now houses the Palace Museum. For almost five hundred years, it served as the home of emperor’s and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. I mean what else can I say: it is the perfect place for peace. It was built in the early 1400’s and is filled with history.

China: Day 4: The Great Wall

The Great Wall

The Ka-ra-te Kid. lol

So many steps...

China: Day 3

Dr. Freeman speaks to the students from the University of Beijing

While I was heading to class, I ran into some graduating student and hopped in the picture with them.

National Grand Opera House

This is my entire class @ the Bird's Nest. As you see, its a mixture of cultures but we are here to learn.

So... I got tired of walking and sat down. (Previously Asians came up to me and grab me into there pictures). So for only sitting for 30 secs... people begin taking pictures with me. Talk about feeling like a celebrity.

The individual next to me is Juan. (from Spain) He thinks he can beat Americans in "Basketball" Come On Son... Other than that a real cool guy.

China: Day 2

Student transportation: It took this student 5mins to find his bike.

We learned our names in Chinese characters and their meaning.

My name

International students watch as the teacher writes Chinese characters.

Ping Pong game between husband and wife.

Finally... I made it to China!!!

Hey mom, just want to let you know that I made it to China... It is real different out here: It is hot as heck; 98degrees.lol. The toilets are on the ground.lmbo. but it is very nice out here. Right now its 10:30P.M., I have class at 8:30 A.M. So when I get free time tom. I'll hit you up.Good night/morning... Happy 4th of July... Bye Mom. O yea, check out some of the pics.