Beijing: Part Two

So day two in Beijing was quite interesting! We went to this famous park called the People's Park. There were many elderly people who go there to exercise and relax. I heard that many come everyday. They did Taiji, and other exercises. There was this fox-tail type ball that they played with using a raquet with holes in it. It was fun to watch. They also got a kick out of the fact that Crystal and I are twins! People also gathered in the park to sing Beijing Opera. It was really cool to see. If I was Chinese, I'd be there just singing away like EVERY weekend!!! :)


We also went to the Temple of Heaven. It was a pretty typical temple. There was also this echo wall that was pretty interesting. You could hear someone whisper from all the way across the square if you and another person stood at opposite ends and faced the wall. The way the wall curved helpd carry the soundwaves. I don't really know that much about it, but it was cool...
In the evening we saw the Beijing Opera. It was very colorful and had some cool martial arts and acrobatics incorporated. The music itself was was a bit high pitched...not my favorite, but it was a good cultural experience. We were served tea and coffee during the performance.

Beijing so far has been very interesting and fun...I am looking foreward to seeing more! :)


Bible Verse of the Day
Proverbs 21:30 "There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the LORD."

Chinese Word of the Day

Jing Ju 京剧 “Beijing Opera”