Today was a bright and sunny but chilly day. We will take it over the weather you are having back home.
Today was a more relaxed day with a tour of the Temple of Heaven park. Students got the chance to dance tai chi style with a whole group of elderly people and get their picture taken on the worship stone in the temple. The excitement really gathered strength when we headed toward McDonald's for lunch. I think we scared the staff when everyone rushed the counter😄
After lunch we went to the Pearl Market were the they could bargain/negotiate prices on everything. Students did pretty good but some also found out they need to check the quality of their purchases before leaving the stores. Quality is not #1 here, but some refused to believe the staff on verifying their purchases. Don't worry, the sales people argued but did exchange any faulty products.
Our next stop was to the market street with the Beijing snacks(ie. Scorpions, starfish and beetles). Most all the students did try one of the snacks. We have some great pictures.
Afterwards it was off to dinner at a local restaurant and home to the campus.
Today was a more relaxed day with a tour of the Temple of Heaven park. Students got the chance to dance tai chi style with a whole group of elderly people and get their picture taken on the worship stone in the temple. The excitement really gathered strength when we headed toward McDonald's for lunch. I think we scared the staff when everyone rushed the counter😄
After lunch we went to the Pearl Market were the they could bargain/negotiate prices on everything. Students did pretty good but some also found out they need to check the quality of their purchases before leaving the stores. Quality is not #1 here, but some refused to believe the staff on verifying their purchases. Don't worry, the sales people argued but did exchange any faulty products.
Our next stop was to the market street with the Beijing snacks(ie. Scorpions, starfish and beetles). Most all the students did try one of the snacks. We have some great pictures.
Afterwards it was off to dinner at a local restaurant and home to the campus.