Tuesday, May 18, 2010

I could be a Chinese empress

Here's another of my favorite spots in China. This is the Summer Palace, just outside Beijing. It's the empress's private retreat, complete with a massive lake, islands and mountains, all built for her to remind her of the landscape of her childhood. Not a bad gig, if you ask me...

Secret Agent Lion. James is the only one legit enough to be a secret agent

Our group on the ferry

Dragon Ferry (apparently the empress was called Dragon Lady, and back in the day, that was a compliment. I think it's not a compliment now...)

The Team: James, Kelsey, Chris, me


Inside a pagoda with very vibrant paint
17 arch bridge - 9 is the royal number and pillar 9 is in the middle

2 comments:

jen said...

i LOVED china when i went. i'm jealous of your travels. next time take me with you. did you go to the temple of heaven? walk on the wall i'm assuming. the forbidden palace?!? more pictures. where else did you go? more more! lol. miss you.

Nicole said...

Hey girl! I am so jealous you went to China, it looks like you had a blast! What did you go there for?? Oh and you're looking fabulous by the way!