It was so good in China to be able to see the very very old as well as the brand spanking new. I’m a huge fan of modern architecture, and one of the highlights of last year’s Olympics had been marveling at the structures that had been erected for the event. So I was thrilled to be seeing the Birds Nest Stadium and the bubble swimming pool building up close and personal.
The village is a huge draw for lots of school parties, and Roger and I were charmed when a group of young schoolgirls, aged about 8 or 9, chorused “Hello!” in unison to us, and then giggled behind their hands when we replied.
The usual touts and vendors were there, and though a glass model of the birds nest was tempting, we resisted.
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