Bryan update

This is Kim again. I spoke to Bryan around 9:30 a.m. our time, 10:30 p.m. China time. They had a busy day today, and were wiped out. He was going to try to email me pictures and an update for here before he went to bed, but it doesn't look like he got it done. They've decided to go ahead and pay for 1 more day of internet, and will get pictures and an update to me within the next 24 hours.

Here's a brief overview of their adventures today: After we got off the skype, they had a delicious breakfast, and then took a taxi to Tianamen Square. After walking around TS for a while, they headed across the street into the Forbidden City. After walking around for a little while they found the ticket booth to enter the main part of the FC. There was a 2 hr. wait to get into the FC, due to a national holiday in China. They decided not to wait. After they left the FC, they headed to the Wang Fu Jing Market area. The went into many different shops, and ate lunch at McD's. . .Bryan has been craving their pineapple pies, so this is no surprise! After walking around this area, they took the subway to the Olympic center/area. Bryan said it was amazing! They had to be back at the hotel at 6 p.m. for an information meeting with their guide. There is a total of 8 families, one of which is from Spain. Tomorrow AM for them, our PM, they meet at 8:30 a.m. to head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. They have the afternoon free, which they plan to use for shopping at the Buy Now store. The Buy Now store is the largest electronics market in Beijing. Since it will be Bryan and Tommy there alone without anyone else to complain about the time they're spending looking around, they'll be in hog heaven, and they'll be in there for HOURS. We're hoping they find some really good deals on some things for Christmas presents!

Well, I'm going to stop typing now, so this doesn't end up being too long. ;-)

Will post Bryan's pictures and updates as I receive them.