Beijing, Great Wall, etc.

On rare occasion, I do get some down time when traveling for work. This gives me a great opportunity to see some of the sites.

The 1st picture attached is one that was taken with a local military cadet that was enjoying a leisure Sunday afternoon at the Great Wall. This location of the Wall is at a place called Badaling. Construction on the Wall began in the 7th century BC and stretches for 5000km inland form the sea. I have been to the Wall 3 times and everytime it has been windy & cold.

The 2nd picture is taken at Tiannamen Square & The Forbidden City of the Ming & Qing Dynasty. It was constructed in 1406 and stood in power for 500 years. It has over 9000 halls & rooms. In the day it was a palace surrounded by a moat & fortification.

These are probably 2 of the most famous or recongizable places in China.

Our New Home & Community

Welcome to our blog. On a periodic basis we will add pictures and chronicle our move and adventure. This is the first and hope to see you back.

For the next 2 to 3 years, this is the community that we will be living in. Most, if not all, in this community are from a country other than China. We were told that 40% of the residents are American. The facilities include a club house that has an in and outdoor pool, work out facilities, mini-store, children's play area, etc. etc. Our home will be in the upper left hand side of the site map.

Shanghai is a vibrant and bustling city of 16+ million permanent residents. Hard to believe that a small town ND boy and a WI girl are making the move.

Keep checking back at this site to see our exciting journey. :)