August 23, 2008

Visited Temple of Heaven. Most interesting part of the trip were the average Beijingers sitting outside the entrance to the Temple. They had karaoke and dancers who were quite entertaining. Went to hutong afterword. Met with husband and wife in their home. Earlier in the day went to the Temple of Heaven and found it beautiful. Went to the Birdcage again after meeting my wife’s fellow worker who was Chinese working in Beijing. My wife fell and hurt her right knee. Not that impressed with the emergency care she received, nor with the apparent lack of security, which was mostly provide by volunteers. Spoke with bother of American water polo player (team earned a solve medal) on the Victoria Anna later on who said security at the Athens Games much more apparent with the presence of army personnel with visible weapons.