March 5
We woke up this morning with nothing on the agenda but to relax. We talked with the boys on Skype this morning and they were excited to see us. After getting ready we went to the local market (Walmart) to buy water and carbonated drinks. We needed water to brush our teeth because we are not to drink the tap water here. We also had to purchase a razor and shaving cream for Jason. He brought his electric razor but when we got it out this morning, it didn't work. So, we exchanged our money into yuan and we were on our way. We found our liter water ($3.00), 6 pack of cokes ($1.50), and a razor ($4.00). When we went to check out, the lady asked if we wanted a plastic bag, and we said yes! (Well, she pointed to the bag and nodded and we knew what she meant). The bag cost us about $0.03. We will know next time not to buy a bag.
We ate lunch at the hotel and it was good food. Jason had buffet where he had duck for the first time. I did not have duck but a grilled chicken wrap. We decided to eat nice at lunch and then we can have peanut butter crackers tonight. We went back out on the streets of Beijing after lunch just checking out the area. We found an elementary school, Pizza Hut, KFC, and a McDonald's. Since getting back at the hotel, we have been watching movies in English. We found 6 channels that we can watch and actually understand what they are saying.
We are going touring tomorrow with the whole group from our agency. We are excited to see the Forbidden City, The Great Wall, and TianAnMen Square. We will take lots of pictures to share. Until next time...
We woke up this morning with nothing on the agenda but to relax. We talked with the boys on Skype this morning and they were excited to see us. After getting ready we went to the local market (Walmart) to buy water and carbonated drinks. We needed water to brush our teeth because we are not to drink the tap water here. We also had to purchase a razor and shaving cream for Jason. He brought his electric razor but when we got it out this morning, it didn't work. So, we exchanged our money into yuan and we were on our way. We found our liter water ($3.00), 6 pack of cokes ($1.50), and a razor ($4.00). When we went to check out, the lady asked if we wanted a plastic bag, and we said yes! (Well, she pointed to the bag and nodded and we knew what she meant). The bag cost us about $0.03. We will know next time not to buy a bag.
We ate lunch at the hotel and it was good food. Jason had buffet where he had duck for the first time. I did not have duck but a grilled chicken wrap. We decided to eat nice at lunch and then we can have peanut butter crackers tonight. We went back out on the streets of Beijing after lunch just checking out the area. We found an elementary school, Pizza Hut, KFC, and a McDonald's. Since getting back at the hotel, we have been watching movies in English. We found 6 channels that we can watch and actually understand what they are saying.
We are going touring tomorrow with the whole group from our agency. We are excited to see the Forbidden City, The Great Wall, and TianAnMen Square. We will take lots of pictures to share. Until next time...
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