When we were in Shanghai, we learned about Portuguese egg tarts. We were at a restaurant in our hotel, and for dessert, we had them, and we fell in love. We went back two or three times just for the egg tarts. Since they are called Portuguese egg tarts, we decided to go to Portugal Read More …
After Xi’An, we went to Shanghai. We flew there. It was funny being on the plane because, like our last flight in China, almost as soon as the plane hits the ground, people undo their seatbelts and start scurrying up the aisles to get off the plane. Our hotel is nice. It is in a Read More …
After Beijing, we went to Xi’An. We only stayed for two nights. That was fine because, aside from the Terra Cotta Warriors, there wasn’t much to do. First we went looking for a bus to take us to the Warriors. We found one that was packed full and our guide, Jenny, who was awesome by Read More …
We flew in to Beijing on a Friday afternoon. For 2 of the 4 days we were there, they had the worst pollution in 30 years. It was also freezing cold. We saw the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. I was so cold in my feet that they were numb. My hands could Read More …