Training Log Archive: Nadim

Beijing, China. Hiking with our group past a few government buildings (the People's Hall), we entered Tianamen Square, and went on through the Forbidden City. It was much busier than my visit in 2010. It was also much hazier. The only good thing about the pollution was that it kept us from feeling hot. We rarely saw the ball in the sky. The grounds were still impressive, even as quickly as we toured through. In other parts of the day we saw a silk factory and a peal factory. We also got more of what to expect on Monday from our guide.

Balding (Yeng Chiem west of Beijing), China. Peggy, I, and several other adopting couples, some with family, hiked on the Great Wall of China. We did a loop going counter--clockwise, uphill most of the way and taking a steeper route down. This was all just across the valley from where I climbed The Wall in 2010. The way we went this time was a lot less climb and the views were about as good. We could see The Wall much busier on the steeper side. The hike was fun, even though I was jet lagged and my lungs were full of phlegm. However it was all that much more enjoyable sharing it with the other families to be. All were enjoying amazing experience while dreaming of bigger things to come.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro Station.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. I hit more traffic than going home the day before. I'm getting a sore throat and my nose is runny.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro Station. Things are fairly busy these days.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. I hit the lights and other traffic intersections pretty well.