The first afternoon...

The first afternoon was as memorable as the morning, which got us all excited at thinking about how much more we would see! The temples of heaven were almost as impressive Forbidden City - with precise measurements and celestial ratios that were as impressive as the pyramids or the Mayan ruins. The weather has warmed up enough for jackets not to be needed.

We definitely enjoyed the foot massage at the Chinese medicinal stop that ended the day (this is the pre-soaking part) after the walking we have done to day. This tour seems to have the perfect mix of walking and resting, so almost anyone that can shop for a day would have no problems with the activity - although our beds did look good when we finally arrived home after dinner!