By Jane Kiester
Day 3, Sunday, April 18 (Beijing and Great Wall)
Jan and I rose early again. The elevator trip down to the lobby proved to be an experience in Chinese life and culture. When we got on at the 15th floor, the elevator was full. We hesitated to enter, but people motioned and then ushered us to [...]
By Jane Kiester
Day 2, Saturday, April 17 (Beijing)
Today Beijing was still overcast and a bone-chilling, damp cold slapped at all parts exposed to the elements. We rose early and went downstairs to breakfast at a feast of a buffet that offered American and Chinese breakfasts. It included my favorite bok choy, steamed buns with bean paste [...]