Some random pics

While I have a chance, thought I'd get a few of our photos on the website. So check it out:

Modern Beijing - Wangjujing shopping mall (lots of trendy designer shops, department stores etc.).

Frozen moat at the far northwest corner of the Forbidden City.

Water calligraphy in Baihai Park - Steph showing the locals how it's done....

Beautiful frozen lake at sunset in Baihai Park

Out and about in Beijing - making new friends on the way to the night market

Getting into some dumplings at Donghuamen Yeshi night market (too bad there was no room left for cicada or scorpion kebabs... mmm... tasty).

Lama Temple - absolutely stunning, definitely the nost impressive temple we've visited in Beijing.

Some good advice... "To Take Notice Of Safe, The Slippery Are Very Crafty". Just one example of an hilarious translation attempt!

Tiananmen Gate

The Forbidden City - inside one of the many courtyards. Damn it was cold!

And just coz they're funny... these are the 'Five Friendlies' i.e. the five cutesy pandas that are the official mascots of the 2008 Olympics. They love these things here. Only 894 days until these guys are all over TV!