Our trip is coming to an end and every day we fall in love with the country we are visiting and our fellow travelers. We forget that we have so much freedom. Google, Facebook and newspapers and magazines are simply not available. We got a few English language stations in our room, but I doubt that these are readily available to the average Chinese citizens. They have some of the some complaints that we have in our own country, but are reluctant to discuss them. Taxes, non citizens who break the law, heavy traffic, over crowded cities are top on their list. They have an ancient wall, but it does not keep everyone out. Around Tiennamen the Chinese wanted to take our picture, wanted to pose with us as we took their picture and proved to be delightful. The Forbidden city was imposing and mysterious, but the greatest part of the day was Japanese food shared with our new friends. Tomorrow we head to the Great Wall and more of this wonderful country.
