Middle Nation - 中国 – zhōng guó)

After a false start two days ago, we made it into Tianamen Square and around the Forbidden City (not inside the palace). It's a strange mix of two bygone eras. The Imperial Era and the People's Republic before Deng Xaoping. Mao blends effortlessly into the palace entrance, and he will look down forever on the square.

Inside the complex is huge, and we are pleasantly surprised by how tranquil it is. At least today, when the inside is closed. Lots of trees, lots of pavilions, and at the back ponds and a canal.

We ended the day the same way as each of the previous nights at a local restaurant with the same menu ( see photos and translation). Then, to prepare for tomorrow's journey we went shopping in a Chinese supermarket . Quite an experience, really fun.

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