Hello Avid Readers (and by this I mean MOM) -
In this post I'm including some pictures of Hutong (meaning Alleyway), the neighborhood I where I've been staying. The area is very artsy and reminds me a lot of Brooklyn in a very Chinese way. I'm glad I stayed here, and I know I'll miss this place.
On Saturday and Sunday I went to Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven. Lama Temple is where Lama monks still practice buddhism. There is a Buddha that is over three stories tall, painted in gold. It's amazing to see. I couldn't take pictures of any of the Buddhas, but I found the place very inspirational.
At Temple of Heaven, I saw where emperors used to sacrifice goats and other animals for a good harvest and for annual rituals.
Tonight I'm taking a sleeper train to Datong, one of China's dingiest cities. However, outside of town are amazing Buddhist grottoes and plenty of coal mines. I'm very excited and will write again soon.
Love,
Christina
4 comments:
Hi Honey-Loved seeing the pics of your hotel and the surrounding neighborhood. I've seen the Temple of Heaven on the Today Show just recently when Matt Lauer was there. He was able to film the inside and IT IS fantastic! The gold and the colors absolutely take your breath away. I remember thinking how awesome it is. Glad you did not miss it!! Can't wait to read your next installment. Keep safe and enjoy this wonderful time! Savor it all! Love from your biggest fan and most avid reader-MOM
oooh, i'm jealous. china is SO much more exciting than clovis. can't wait to live vicariously through more adventures...
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