Posted in Beijing, Day 13 on December 13th, 2006 4 Comments »
We will be picked up by the tour guide in a few minutes to be taken to the airport.
We are logging off for the last time in China and hope to see all of you on Friday at school before you head off into winter break.
Zai jian,
Mrs. Tolisano & Mrs. St-Cyr
Posted in Food, Beijing, Day 12 on December 13th, 2006 1 Comment »
After climbing the Great Wall we were taken to a food specialty of Beijing, the Peking Duck. The link below explains the dinner, the only difference is that on Mrs. St-Cyr’s plate the head of the duck was still on it, staring at her…
Further Reading:
Peking Duck
Posted in Beijing, Day 12 on December 12th, 2006 No Comments »
After visiting the Jade Factory, we headed for the Ming Tombs, the resting place of 13 of the 16 emperors from the Ming dynasty. The Chang Ling tomb, the final resting place of the Emperor Yongle (1360-1424), was the first built and is the most impressive. The underground vault where the Emperor and […]
Posted in Video, Beijing, Day 12 on December 12th, 2006 No Comments »
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Posted in Video, Beijing, Day 12 on December 12th, 2006 2 Comments »
On our way to the Great Wall, we visited a jade factory. Jade is very important to the Chinese culture, they call it the Chinese Diamond. It is worn for good luck, protection against sickness, and as an amulet for travelers.
Mrs Inclan: Jade is comprised of two minerals, Jadeite and Nephrite. […]
Posted in Podcast, Beijing, Day 12 on December 12th, 2006 7 Comments »
We have had a very long day. First we went to visit the Ming Tombs and then went on to visit the Great Wall of China.
Check for more on the Great Wall tomorrow. Signing off to bed…
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Posted in Amazing Race, Beijing, Day 12 on December 12th, 2006 1 Comment »
Students are to each re-draw a part of the Great Wall of China, according to real measurements sent from the Great Wall by Mrs. Tolisano and Mrs. St. Cyr.
Here are the measurements of a brick on the Great Wall taken on December 12th, 2006:
Length: 39 centimeters
Height: 9 centimeters
They are to make it look as […]
Posted in Video, Beijing, Day 12 on December 12th, 2006 6 Comments »
The 2008 Summer Olympics are coming to Beijing, China. Officially the games will start on August 8th, 2008 at 8 pm, since the number eight is considered lucky in Chinese culture.
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from China with a Lense:
Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, the Five Friendlies will […]
Posted in Beijing, Day 11 on December 11th, 2006 5 Comments »
We were picked up early by our guide today. Mrs. St-Cyr and I had to bundle up, since it was very cold out there. We wore our ski jackets, scarves and gloves. When we left the hotel, the sun was out, but barely visible through the fog/smog(?)
Garbrielle from 5th grade had already warned us, that […]
Posted in Jose's Journey, Animals, Video, Beijing, Day 11 on December 11th, 2006 12 Comments »
Today was another great day for Jose. We visited the Beijing Zoo. The zoo has two Giant Pandas. Do you recognize the plant that the panda is eating in the picture? It is called Bamboo and is found throughout China.
Watch the video to see the panda in action.
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