Wrap-up on Beijing

We spent the next day walking around 798 Space, the art district in Beijing. 

 It was a really cool area with some funky exhibits. 

 We saw a bit of the counterculture. 

 And amused ourselves by posing beside huge statues. 

 We grabbed lunch in Houhai,

 and Michael tried the nasty yogurt drink that we saw all over the city. 

 We met up with Daria and Olivia for dinner at Dali Courtyard. Such a great restaurant, but it was literally a hole in the wall. 

 These pictures are of the entrance. 

Once walking through the door, this was the scene. 

Open air, and far removed from the rapid pace outside. 

There's a big conference happening this week in Beijing, so lots of people were flying in for the occasion. It was really nice to meet up with our HK friends outside of Hong Kong. 

On Sunday, before I flew out, I wanted to pop by the Weekend Market once more. 

 They sold everything and anything: furniture, swords, teapots, ceramics, shawls...

 tassels, antiques, jewelry, handicrafts, and pottery. 

 I was in heaven here at the ceramics. 

 and could have bought about everything I saw. 

 How beautiful? I came away with a piece or two, but really would have liked to take one of these bad boys home with me. No, they didn't ship :(

It was a nice spot to end the trip and a bit of a successful shopping adventure. 

Thanks for bearing with me on all of these posts...

My next big adventure is taking place Friday morning, and I'm frantically trying to get the last minute errands done before heading out. 

I can't wait to see YOU!

xx,

Lauren