Our last full day of touring in China was a visit to the Summer Palace and the Silk Market for some last minute retail therapy in the afternoon. We all made it on deck thankfully. Last night Shannen succumbed to the lergy and had a bit of a rough trot. All was good in the morning and we haven't had any problems since so hopefully we are through the worst of it.
It was chilly at the Summer Palace and the smoggy haze made visibility a bit poor. In the spirit of democracy the girls elected to walk all the way around rather than catch the boat across the lake. We were very impressed that they chose culture over convenience. It is a tranquil spot and has many an example of Chinese cultural heritage to cast your eyes over.
We left around 12.00pm and made our way to the Silk Market. The girls have become proficient at finding a bargain so many delights await you on their return. We're off to sample Peking Duck tonight for our last dinner out in China.
This will probably be the last post until we can access some free wireless at either Beijing or Bangkok airport. Our flight leaves tomorrow at 5.35 from Beijing and we are due to arrive in Melbourne at 1.35 on Thursday the 13th of November. See you all there.
