Finally! Too long have I huddled in freezing spaces, blankets heaped upon blankets, a dinky electric heater sputtering along in the corner. Spring means freedom from the elements! Though, it also means showering more often…which, I guess I can get used to. My bathing method at present consists of going to the local public bathhouse once a week - definitely a cultural experience (don’t worry, I won’t post any pictures…).
But in honor of spring Ricky, Yidi, and I headed off for a day in the sun at Bei Hai Park (北海公园). You can see the Tibetan influence in the white stupa towering over the park, a relic of Beijing’s historical ties with Tibetan religion.
The cherry blossoms were also blooming!
Me in doorway.
Girl practicing characters.
Ricky and Yidi…posing.
Glad to see pictures of you, handsome young people!
Take good care and have FUN.
with love,
mom
Comment by mom — March 27, 2007 @ 5:11 am
oooh, i liked that park, altho they didn’t have cherry blossoms when i was there in the summer. and marcus, you shower once a week? i mean, i guess you don’t have long hair, but…
Comment by Ivy — March 30, 2007 @ 5:04 am