What a day.

Hi Everyone
Caitlin's little foot continues to improve. Right now it looks like it may bruise but it is otherwise much better.

Today we left the hotel at 9 am and got back around 7pm. We went to the Jade factory to learn about how the Jade pieces are made. It was amazing and I had to keep myself from spending a ton.

We went to the Great Wall after that. It was cold and rainy but it was amazing just the same. We hiked a ways up and then it dead ended which was fine since Caitlin was tired and it was slippery. It really is an amazing sight for all of us to be able to see. Many of the steps were grooved from so many feet treading upon the steps. Caitlin had fun but her five year old view of the wall was "why did they make some steps so big?" She had to climb her arms and feet over some of the steps because they were so tall.

After the Great Wall we went to lunch and saw a Cloissonne Factory which was also very cool to see. We went from there to the Olympic area which was quite a site. We were supposed to park and tour around but there were lots of people and police so we could not get into the parking area. It was amazing to see how large an area was constructed for the Olympics. There are 56 different groups of people in China and each was represented by a different section with its own unique architectural style.

After that we went to an Acrobatic Theatre Show. It was very cool and amazing what the players could do with their bodies.

So now we are completely tired out and getting ready for our flight to Zhengzhou tomorrow. We leave around 9:30 and fly out around 12:30. It is only an hour flight so I imagine we will have time to relax tomorrow afternoon and evening. The next morning we get to meet Samantha. We are all very excited.