Yesterday was a busy day of touring. We had breakfast at the hotel and then met our guide in the lobby at 9am. We met up with three other families. One couple is from Trukee, CA, one from Houston, and one from Arkansas. We all loaded up on the bus and headed to the Forbidden City. When we arrived we were amazed at the castle like appearance. It had a huge mote (?sp) that surrounded the entire city. The city has two elaborate main gates, one is located at the north and the other at the south, which borders Tienanmen Square. We went through so many courtyards we lost count. These courtyards are huge. Way bigger than football fields. This city is filled with so much history. The Forbidden City was built in 1406, it took 14 years to build and over a million laborers. On the ground there are over 15layers of bricks to prevent people from killing the Emperor. There are 9999 rooms which we only saw a fraction of them. The number 9 has a significant meaning. The Emperor believed he was 2nd in line to God, and the number 9 was the highest single digit number. It represented strength and power. You would see it represented throughout the city. No other person was allowed to use that number. Below are some pictures.
Friday, December 5, 2008
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Hi
So glad to hear that you're having a good time. The kids are all in school right now so it's kind of quiet. Received your e-mail this morning and I read it to the kids. They were a little disappointed but I told them that we would do skype tomorrow and they were o.k. with that. Do you get Ava tomorrow? Love you both
Mom
Hi Guys,
So cool! Who's Daves new friend( the guy in the green) The cuntdown is beginning to the day you go get AVA!!! Oh my gosh, I cant believe it! Hey is Dave ok that you are going to name her Ava Robin Crivelli? I think it has a nice ring! LOL
Love ya miss ya like crazy!
PS O.J got 8 1/2 years!!!
hi mommy and daddy
i hope you cum home soon becuz i mis you.
love kara
NICE PIC'S QUEEN.WHOSE THAT GOOD LOOKING GUY AT YOUR LEFT.TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER,BE SAFE,ENJOY YOUR TRIP IT IS VERY SPECIAL.
LOVE NINO.....
Came over from Kate. I had tried to get here a few weeks ago and couldn't get in because it said it was private...anyway, so happy and excited to follow along. Can't wait for pictures of you with your Christmas present!!
Great pics, wish I was there, looks great. Was the guy in the green uniform a cop and did Dave show him his badge? Is Dave really just eating the rice? One day less on your return. Till then have a great time and God bless. Love uncle Mando
Hi!
Love to follow with your journey. I am watching the clock. The hours are coming close. I tear up when I think about your union with Ava. Enjoy it and please try to remember as much as possible. Ny the way let Robin know that I think Ava Marie Crivelli sounds better. It is softer. Sorry Robin!!! Anyhow enjoy your time and I look forward to the forever meeting!!
Love you
Cathy
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