The Briefest of Images of My Trip

Pictures take a long time to upload to the blog, so I'll be brief.  But I felt the need to share a few of the pictures I took during my trip to China.  So, for your viewing pleasure, here is a small sampling of what I've been up to:

 A panoramic view of the village we stayed at

Sitting with our host in front of the fire

Visiting the market

 Sunset in Dali Old Town

 Visiting the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an

 Xi'an Downtown

 The Forbidden City

 Standing on the Great Wall

 Shopping in downtown Beijing

 The Temple of Heaven

We went to a lot of places, saw a lot of things, had a lot of new experiences.  I'd love to tell you all all about them, and show you all the rest of my pictures.  It has been a wonderful trip, and I was sad to leave.  But it's time to go home.  I have a redecorated house, my own wonderful bedroom, the beach, and family and friends all waiting for me.  It's time to be home.