March 10 - March 16

Mon. March 10, 2008- We went to the Forbiden City in Beijing today, as well as a local school, pearl shop, and tea house. Laura didn't feel well after lunch, and ended up passing out. She is okay now, but we don't know what caused it.

Tues. March 11, 2008- We did some early morning Tai Chi, and Leslie played some badminton! We then flew to Xi'an (She-ahn), where we went to a museum, and then to dinner. Laura was VERY worried at how little running she has done on this trip.

Wed. March 12, 2008- We saw the Terra-Cotta Soldiers, learned some caligraphy, and went to a Tang Dynasty Show. We were very tired.

Thurs. March 13, 2008- We flew to Shanghai today, where we went to the Jin Mao Tower (China's largest building) and saw an awesome acrobatics show.

Fri. March 14, 2008- Today we went to the Jade Buddha Temple, a silk factory, a market, and on a night cruise of the Huangpu River.

Sat. March 15, 2008- We flew to Hong Kong today and explored.

Sun. March 16, 2008- We travelled to Victoria Peak, which is over 1 500 feet high. We then went on a boat tour of the fisherman's village, followed by shopping at a local market. Part of our group got separated on our way to another market, but we found our way. We watched the "Symphony of Lights" of the buildings along Hong Kong's harbour.

Total:
A lot of walking!