I’m currently having difficulty accessing this website from China, sorry for the delays. This week has been pretty low key so far, but it is shaping up to be another awesome weekend ahead. Thursday is the 60th anniversary of the PRC (People’s Republic of China), which is a huge deal here! The number 60 is considered very lucky (because of the base 12 system I guess) so this anniversary is an especially special one. Security has been super tight. Tiananmen Square has been closed down for nearly two weeks with preparations for this momentous event. Police presence is considerably higher; there are cops with shotguns standing on most busy blocks - a very rare sight considering that guns are illegal except for the government. There is supposed to be a huge parade Thursday, but unfortunately unless you are a high ranking official you cannot attend. They have a large section of the city blocked off. So, even though I will only be a few miles away, I am forced to watch on TV.
Following the parade, I am going on a ride with some cyclists out into the countryside, about 30 km until we reach the mountains; we are then supposed to climb 20 km to get to the top of a gorgeous mountain, then bomb it back to Beijing to catch the fireworks.
On Saturday, we are heading to Inner Mongolia to check out the grasslands, live in huts and ride horses. Then go to the desert and see some of the traditional culture of the area and dune board some. Life is pretty tough! And I'll be seeing stars for the first time since leaving America!!!
Sorry for the short update, I have a quiz tomorrow. Much love.
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