I’m back in Suzhou after my third, and favorite, visit to Beijing. More about that later. For now, here’s proof that we climbed a section of the Great Wall on a blustery yet clear and pollution-free summer’s day. I promise to make my next post writing related (since I owe you a review of The Taming of the Duke from a male perspective), but here’s a romantic detail for you. My partner and I have taken photos of our hands every May since our first year together. This is the eighth photo and the second one in China.
Can’t wait to hear about Beijing–sounds awesome!!
Very romantic! :?) And, welcome back. I’ve been meaning to check in, but I know you’re still getting caught up. How is das book? I’m up to about 20K words now, so it’s cooking along — can’t wait to get back on a regular schedule w/you again. :?)
What a cool picture. Do you have them collected/displayed together? I am thinking the whole concept is very book-worthy.
What a great tradition, Lenore! those pictures must tell a great story.
I can’t wait to hear more about your travels, and read more HoA!
How cool and what a neat tradition! Glad you had a good vacation!
Pollution-free day?! What luck!
That’s a cool story, but I can’t get the picture to load. Grrr.
Erica- have you been to Beijing? I highly recommend it.
Kerry-das book is simmering on low heat while I squire family and friends around China. But I’m glad to hear yours is cooking.
Maggie-this is actually the first time I’ve ever really told anyone about the hand pictures. It’s sort of a private tradition, and we’ve never collected or displayed them. But after eight years, maybe it’s time.
Tessa & Ericka- so nice to see you, as always.
Huar- Trichomaniac is in Haines!
Jill- sorry you can’t see the pic–I made it as small as possible.
Hmm, is Trichomaniac the same person my mom has been referring to as the Cat Lady?
Yep, that’s the one. Poor thing, she’s job hunting right now…
Nope, haven’t been to Beijing. There’s a gaping hole on my passport where Asia stamps should be! Am hoping to rectify that in 2008… Assuming I can save up frequent flyer miles! =)
Ooh, are you thinking about going to the Beijing Olympics, Erica? We saw all the stadiums they are building–it’s going to be spectacular.
ooo, I can’t get the picture to load either! I’ll try from the library… lovely tradition, though, and I’d like to see all of them together!
I could see the picture the first time I looked, but then it disappeared.
Can you see the picture now?
Oh how absolutely gorgeous! And what a unique idea about the pictures of the hands!