The Forbidden City and Some Haiku

Our sister school

Our long lasting new friends 

Never say goodbye.

David the tour guide

David who cracks funny jokes

David, our friend.

Monstrous Great Wall

Massive Forbidden City

Remember, we will.

Constant Bargaining

Buying fake shoes and cool clothes

At the Pearl Market

Prestigious villas

Eating Obama's beef dish

Marvelous statehouse (Cole and Spencer)

On our last day in Beijing we visited The Forbidden City. It was... immense. We wandered around in awe of the beautiful designs and detail that went into this lasting memorial to imperial China. PS 161 kindly got each of us an audio tour guide package, giving David a well deserved break from having to explain everything to us.

 After our visit to the City, we spent time at a local library for the English Corner. This is an opportunity for retirees to come and practice English. 

 Poly students had fun creating roosters with the senior citizens out of dough...

 ... and conversing with new friends.

And then we were back at the airport saying goodbye to our sweet guide and host, David. It was a somewhat emotional moment, but after an exciting week filled with new experiences and adventures, we were also ready to head back home to our LA and Pasadena families and friends.