Thursday, September 18, 2008

One Last Adventure: The Great Wall...a different section

Taking the chairlift up the mountain, we were a bit relieved to not be hiking it this time!
View at the top
Peek-a-boo
Molly
Lyndsey



Super wall-climber!
Before taking the toboggan back down the mountain
On the toboggan

 A fun tourist trap at the bottom of the mountain

Monday, August 25, 2008

Hanging Out on the Olympic Green and Closing Ceremonies

We decided to replicate the pyramid of people sculpture.
Trading Pins on the Green
The Missouri pin we were given to trade. We each recieved 150 pins. Some people like 'em, some people hate 'em, and some people are so gullible that you can convince them to like 'em!
A marker we used at the Today Show: "Have no radiation and attention to seal the cover completely after use"
A member of the USA silver medal water polo team at the Today Show.
The set of the Today Show.
The USA water polo team throws a ball around in front of the Today Show.
Molly and I on the Olympic Green after the Today Show. Notice the "Hi Mom" written on our faces!
The Coca Cola and Kodak exhibit building on the Olympic Green.  
Inside the Coke building.
Shoes on display at the Adidas building on the Green.
Running like the Olympian all-stars we are.
Chinese food or McDonald's?... It seems that everyone chooses McDonald's.

The torch in its final hours
Guards
Posing with performers before the Closing Ceremony
Performers filing into the Bird's Nest for Closing Ceremony
Let the show begin!

Finale

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Party like an Olympian...VIP Bud Club and Holland House

With a St. Louis connection, we got our names on the list at the Beijing Bud Club where athletes come to celebrate.
On the dance floor
Out on the patio
Molly and I
The pool...If only Phelps had jumped in...Yes, he was there.
Enjoying Free Beer All Night
Molly and I Again

Holland House... Home of the Dutch party

Sea of Orange People
Me, Julie, Erin and Molly on the dance floor