Day 2 in Beijing - another amazing day!
We started our day earlier and went to Tiananmen square. It was soooo big! There were Chinese soldiers marching around it and guarding the Chinese flag. We then went into the Forbidden City - it was very impressive and we felt very important when we were told that 100 years ago - no one but the Emperor and his officials were allowed where we were standing. For lunch we went to Hutong (the part of Beijing where most of the local citizens live). The streets were very narrow and the houses were all joined together. We had lunch inside Mr Pang's house. it was very nice and he was very welcoming. We were surprised when he told us that before the Beijing Olympics they had very little electricity and only one tap that was shared by around 30 people. In the build up to the Olympics the government refurbished his house, which made him very happy. The house was very small and only had three rooms: a kitchen, a living room and a bedroom, NO BATHROOM. They also had to share a communal toilet with his neighbours. After lunch we went back to the hotel, as we were tired and it was very hot. Miss Hepworth gave us some Chill Out Time. Tonight we went to the aerobatics - UNBELIEVABLE!!!! We all agreed that we have never seen anything like it before in our lives. Miss Hepworth had her hands over her mouth as she was so shocked and scared by their dare devil tricks. The best being - 8 men on motor cycles riding inside a sphere shaped cage together. We we amazing with just one man and when another went in we were gobsmacked- can you imagine our faces when the eighth man went in? To end our day we had our names painted in fancy pictures just like the poster Mrs Thompson had made saying Benedict Biscop. Tomorrow we flight to Harbin - cant wait. Thanks again to everyone who blogged- we enjoyed reading your comments this morning. Love Paul, Kate and Miss Hepworth
Oh wow,
ReplyDeletemore amazing pictures. I was so proud to see you in front of the forbidden city. Nana Bett says what an experience and she loves the photos. I really wish that I could have seen the aerobatics, you will have to tell us all about it when you get home. Was that your name they were writing on the picture, it looks like a P. Oh I still find it hard to believe these pitures are real. All I can say is what a time you are all having. I am so jealous. Love you PJ, enjoy your flight to Harbin and dont forget to pack quickly and dont leave anything behind hehe x x x Everyone here sends their love. love you to bits mam paul and Natalie x x x
Hello Kate
ReplyDeleteHoping that you are having a great time. We wish we were there with you. dont forget to take plenty of photos. missing your smiley face lots of love from gran and grandad
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Hi Pj,
ReplyDeleteWe are so pleased that you are enjoying your time in China. The photo of you and Kate on the Great Wall of China is amazing. We are missing you so much, but now we can see the pictures and hear what you are doing, we can see that you are enjoying every minute and feel so much better. Love you so much
Nana Judy and Grandad Stan x x x x x
ps enjoy your stay in Harbin, keep safe and well. Love to everyone x x x
Hello Paul, What a marvellous time you are having,we are looking at the photographs and reading about your journey every day. I bet the aerobatics was awesome,and grandad would have loved to gone into the forbidden city,how exciting it must be for you all.Enjoy your next flight to Harbin,and meeting the children in their school.Love you forever, Nana Kath and Grandadxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeletehi kate
ReplyDeletehope your having a great time
can't wait to see you home
stay safe
libby xxx
p.s stranger danger!!
Hello Katie, Libby's little joke eh? :) Sounds like you had another amazing day we are all loving the photos, I can see how much your enjoying yourself & I hope your writing every detail in your journal so you don't forget anything. Big thank you to Miss Hepworth for doing such a fantastic job on the blog it is making me very happy knowing everyone is well looked after missing you loads Mam x
Hi Everyone
I can't believe the places you've seen and the experiences that you're having. I think that if Kate starts to tell us about the trip on Sunday afternoon we may know all about it by Christmas. In the meantime we need to develop a system of intercontinental communication - If Kate and Paul are having a good time we want to see photos of big smiley faces, if things aren't good big frowny faces and if you fancy a cup of tea make the tea sign.
A big thank you to Miss Hepworth for taking such great care of everyone.
I can't wait to see you love Dad oxo OXO
Hi Kate, Paul and Miss Hepworth and everyone else who is with you!
ReplyDeleteToday must have been fabulous. The forbidden city is amazing and although you were all melting it was worth it. Can' t believe you went to someone's house for tea! What a difference to your house. It was great to FaceTime MIss Hepworth and find out that you are all having a fab time and are really well. The acrobats sound amazing too. In China all the sport is excellent so I can imagine the standard..... It' s like that in the schools! Well Harbin should be about 10 degrees cooler. Have a good flight- our friends in our partner school are really excited about welcoming you.
Love from Mrs Thompson xxx
Hello Miss Hepworth,
ReplyDeleteAll of year 6 send their love. We are still working hard with Miss Bell who hasn't recovered yet from the mud visit on Saturday to see the Olympic torch. We are practising for our presentation and Sports Day on Monday . The weather isn't as hot as you are experiencing (38 degrees) but we did manage some sun today!! Are we going to learn acrobatics now that you have seen it Beijing style???
Love Year 6
Hi to you all, your pictures are amazing and you sound like you're having a brilliant time! I cannot believe there is no bathroom......aaaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!!!! I'm glad that you've had your names done and that you've seen some brilliant shows! The days sound so jam packed and fun......what a great experience for you all. Have a safe journey to Harbin and I hope it's as fab as what you've experienced so far! Look after each other and have fun,
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Miss Fountain