While exploring the alleys around Beijing we discovered a market. Everything was very fresh including the meat.
Butcher Block
On one floor of the market there was fresh meat sitting out ready to be butchered. Two tree stumps and a hatchet was all they used.
The Butcher
Here's the butcher cutting the meat right in the middle of the market.
Park Near Forbidden City
A short walk from our hotel brought us to one side of the Forbidden City.
Souvenier for a freind
Dominique bargained hard for her Panda hats to bring home for friends,
Tiananmen Square
In the background you can see the National Museum. They are busy working on it so it can be ranked one of the great museums of the world. With thousands of years of history behind them it shouldn't be too hard,
In the Square
Still hazy in Beijing.
Photo Shoot
We didn't know if this was a bride or an actress having a photo shoot at the Forbidden City.
The Red Doors
If you watched the Jackie Chan movie Karate Kid you'll see the boy rubbing the golden knobs for good luck.
Devil Nut
At the mall a clothing line called Devil Nut features these weird characters. Like Hot Topic on steroids.