Who wears the Pants?
March 28, 2007-April 7, 2007: Yeah! Mike and Valerie came for a visit. But first, it took a little convincing...
But thanks to D's creative artwork, Mike and Valerie were able to picture themselves in China--so they hopped on a plane. First stop (after a very brief arrival into Beijing): Shanghai.
(Above) Stacey, Valerie and Derek at the top of Jin Mao Tower.
(Above) Mike, Valerie, Stacey and Derek on the Bund.
(Above) The four of us at People's Park.
Next, back in Beijing, Mike, Valerie and I went on an amazing 3 hour/5 km hike (through snow and ice) up a mountain to this remote part of the Great Wall--which has remained untouched. It was well worth the unexpected struggle. In fact, we arrived into town, Chuan Di Xia (2 hours outside of Beijing), with the expectation of visiting some 400 year old houses. But then the locals informed us of this amazing hike. We were ill-prepared for such a treacherous journey. Mike was wearing corduroy pants for goodness sake (but that's why we call him Pants).
Side note: The guy also brought a discman. WHAT?! Are we in the year 1993? I could just hear him singing to Valerie:
We belong together
And you know that I'm right
Why do you play with my heart,
Why do you play with my mind?
Said we'd be forever
Said it'd never die
How could you love me and leave me
And never say good-bye?
Name that tune. Mandy Martin loves this game.
It was a tiring hike capped off by a random evening. In short, after our climb, we ventured off to a local town in order to grab some much needed dinner. On the way into town, an old guy jumped in our car, asked for a lift (after he was already in the car) and recommended a restaurant that ended up being somebody's bedroom (see below)--but, as always, unplanned fun is the best fun. Unfortunately, the old man wouldn't join us for dinner. He had a mah-jongg game to get to.
Beijing acrobats:
And then it was time to eat weird stuff, like scorpions on a stick. They are still alive and moving (below).
(Above) Now, Dr. Johnson, you cannot be squeamish in the ER like you are with eating scorpions.
You'll have to ask Mike which he enjoyed more, eating chicken feet (above) or shopping at the Silk Market. Other items consumed by Mike and/or Valerie: snake, jellyfish, duck brain and duck eyes.
(Below) And then it was time to visit another part of the Great Wall: Simatai.
(Below) The Summer Palace:
Those are just a few highlights of our time with Mike and Valerie. We truly had a blast, thanks for making the trip guys!
But thanks to D's creative artwork, Mike and Valerie were able to picture themselves in China--so they hopped on a plane. First stop (after a very brief arrival into Beijing): Shanghai.
(Above) Stacey, Valerie and Derek at the top of Jin Mao Tower.
(Above) Mike, Valerie, Stacey and Derek on the Bund.
(Above) The four of us at People's Park.
Next, back in Beijing, Mike, Valerie and I went on an amazing 3 hour/5 km hike (through snow and ice) up a mountain to this remote part of the Great Wall--which has remained untouched. It was well worth the unexpected struggle. In fact, we arrived into town, Chuan Di Xia (2 hours outside of Beijing), with the expectation of visiting some 400 year old houses. But then the locals informed us of this amazing hike. We were ill-prepared for such a treacherous journey. Mike was wearing corduroy pants for goodness sake (but that's why we call him Pants).
Side note: The guy also brought a discman. WHAT?! Are we in the year 1993? I could just hear him singing to Valerie:
We belong together
And you know that I'm right
Why do you play with my heart,
Why do you play with my mind?
Said we'd be forever
Said it'd never die
How could you love me and leave me
And never say good-bye?
Name that tune. Mandy Martin loves this game.
It was a tiring hike capped off by a random evening. In short, after our climb, we ventured off to a local town in order to grab some much needed dinner. On the way into town, an old guy jumped in our car, asked for a lift (after he was already in the car) and recommended a restaurant that ended up being somebody's bedroom (see below)--but, as always, unplanned fun is the best fun. Unfortunately, the old man wouldn't join us for dinner. He had a mah-jongg game to get to.
Beijing acrobats:
And then it was time to eat weird stuff, like scorpions on a stick. They are still alive and moving (below).
(Above) Now, Dr. Johnson, you cannot be squeamish in the ER like you are with eating scorpions.
You'll have to ask Mike which he enjoyed more, eating chicken feet (above) or shopping at the Silk Market. Other items consumed by Mike and/or Valerie: snake, jellyfish, duck brain and duck eyes.
(Below) And then it was time to visit another part of the Great Wall: Simatai.
(Below) The Summer Palace:
Those are just a few highlights of our time with Mike and Valerie. We truly had a blast, thanks for making the trip guys!
posted by Derek and Stacey at
8:05 PM
2 Comments:
Guys - this trip looks awesome! (And very witty presentation, too S&D!) Another bit of encouragement for the rest of us to get out there! Although I don't think you'll catch me eating scorpion or duck eyes...Sorry, does that make me a party pooper???
Love ya!
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hales02, at 12:21 AM
HAHAHA. omg... what a cute entry!! I so have to visit you guys soon!!
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