Monthly Archives: September 2012

Chinese Wedding Photos

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Shelley

While out walking in Datong, China, we stumbled upon a Chinese wedding photo session. We learned that in China it’s typical for couples to take wedding pictures a month or two before the wedding, knowing that the two full days … Continue reading →

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The Forbidden City and Summer Palace

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Shelley

I think I’ve said this before, and I’ll probably say it again, but it was SO HOT in Beijing.  Mentally, I was not prepared for it.  On the map, I saw how far north Beijing is and just assumed that … Continue reading →

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The Great Wall and the Real China

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Shelley

On our second day in China, we drove about an hour and a half out of Beijing to visit a section of the Great Wall. In several places near Beijing, the wall has been rebuilt and has opened more or … Continue reading →

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