Beijing Day 1 Summer Palace Beijing Zoo

MingGe was sad today.  She would not let Mama do much except brush her hair.  Jack, however, could do no wrong.  We went to the Summer Palace and she held on to Jack's hand the whole time.  She also sat with / on top of him in the taxis.  MingGe enjoyed an ice cream and climbed all the way up to the Buddha temple.  No pictures to post for this amazing site because we lost our camera later in the day )-:  Baba was ok.  Although she was not overly affectionate to him and Jack was clearly number 1, John could help with certain things.  

We left the Palace and went to the Beijing Zoo.  MingGe was very excited to see the Pandas.  We saw at least 8 Pandas.  We ate lunch at the zoo.  Probably our worst meal of the trip so far but edible.  This is what I would expect if I visited a zoo in the states too!  We also viewed the lions, amphibian house, tapirs and misc birds and creatures.

After the zoo we went back to the hotel for a nap.  MingGe was not interested.

We decided to go out for Italian for dinner for a change.  Unfortunately we did not arrive at the restaurant until 6 and there was a short wait.  By the time we were seated and ordered it was 6:30.  MingGe was toast.  She refused to eat and laid on Jack's lap, then the floor.  Before we left she threw up.  Once we got in the cab she fell asleep on brother Jack.  When we got back to the room she was happy as a clam...  She went to sleep without a problem.  Considering this is the first day without seeing Aunti Migyeong, Auntie Elaine or Christina, I think she did very well.  No meltdowns, no crying...she just wasn't as happy and carefree as we have witnessed several times over the past week in Shenyang.  Lesson learned, MingGe really needs to eat around 5 and be back to her home by 6!