After the visit to the Ming tombs, we went to see fresh water pearls being cultivated. Did you know that oysters can produce over twenty pearls at a time?
After these trips we went back to the hotel to let TingTing sleep. More adventures tomorrow!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
A slower day
Today Jiang Ting was feeling extra tired and so we kept our activities to a minimum so she could rest. First we visited the Ming Tombs. During the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing was the capitol and home to emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang, ruling from 1368-1398. Of all the emperors, he is the only one with a tomb in Nanjing, all others are in Beijing. There are magnificent gardens, waterways and statues that still remain to this day. We took a quick walk through this area and have a couple photos for you.
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Oh, wow! You guys, I am trying *so* hard not to be jealous! You are getting such a wonderful China experience! Thanks for posting such wonderful pictures! I am hoping you are snoozing soundly in the wee hours of morning in China, while I am trying to decide what to make for dinner! Best to all of you!
Oh, wow! You guys, I am trying *so* hard not to be jealous! You are getting such a wonderful China experience! Thanks for posting such wonderful pictures! I am hoping you are snoozing soundly in the wee hours of morning in China, while I am trying to decide what to make for dinner! Best to all of you!
Not sure why it published twice... goofy!
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