On Saturday, Matt and I had breakfast and headed out to the
Forbidden City. It was pretty and all, but the most interesting thing about our visit was the audio guide. It was so informative! It made it so much more interesting to hear about the lives and customs of the emperors and empresses that lived there. Of course, it made it a lot longer also, so we didn't get around to all of the parts of the Forbidden City. This is just as well though, since I will probably have more visitors while I am here and then I can hear the parts I didn't get to hear about the first time.
Hearing about all of the excess and extravagance of the imperial court was pretty amazing. And gross considering that they lived in such unbelievable luxury while many of the people in the country were so poor and hungry.
A view of the Forbidden City from Across the Moat
So Pretty!
Meagan in the Inner Court
Meagan at the Forbidden City
Matt at the Forbidden City
Cool Stone Carving
More of the Forbidden City
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