Our last night

 Ni hao!

 Our last night in Beijing was always going to be very special and rather emotional as we didn't know when we'd next be together. Therefore, we wanted it to be as wonderful as possible and to make the most out of each others' company.

 A large group of us chose to spend our evening at Lakers - it had proved to be very popular during our time in Beijing. I ordered chips and some hot chocolate.

 It was lovely - so much so that I drank about three cups of it! Some people played table football, some of us just sat and chatted, but when Gangnam Style came on, we all just had to get up and dance! 

 Here are some photos of Lakers:

Glasses hanging from the ceiling!

 After Lakers some people decided to go out clubbing but as I had to get up early the next day to catch my flight I went back to our student accommodation for my last night's sleep in Beijing.

 As April and I wandered back through the moonlit BNU campus, I reflected on how amazing this experience had been, and I felt sad that it was coming to an end. 

 Mainly, however, I felt very grateful and happy that I had been given this opportunity to travel to the other side of the world and see, hear, taste, experience in every way possible this fascinating country and culture.

 It was a lovely last night of a life-changing three weeks.

 Thanks for reading,

 Liz x

The Opening Ceremony

 Hello! 

 Here are some photos that I took at the Opening Ceremony of our Study China programme. It was fantastic, and we were made to feel very welcome at Beijing Normal University and in China. Thank you, BNU.

 Also, here is the beautiful song that was playing at both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies; I will now think of my amazing Study China experience whenever I listen to it. 

 Thank you to Sally for letting me know the name of this song; I had thought it was pretty and had been curious to know what it was.

 I hope you enjoy it too,

 Thanks for reading my blog,

 Liz x

Beijing Opera in photos

 Hello!

 My Mam said I should do a post with my photos from the Beijing Opera because it would be nice for you to see the beautiful costumes and scenery, and I think it is a very good idea, so here we go.

 To recap, we went to see the Beijing Opera on our first Wednesday in Beijing. Wednesday became the day for seeing theatrical spectacles, as on the next two Wednesdays we saw the Acrobatics Show and the Legend of Kung-Fu.

 You can read all about the Opera in my post, "One week in."

 Here are my photos. Click a photo to get a bigger view.

 I adore the colours in the Concubine's outfit! And everyone's headwear is stunning.

 It was an amazing show; one that I feel very privileged to have had the chance to see. Thank you, Beijing Opera, for a brilliant night.

 I hope you have enjoyed looking at the photos; I'll put some more photos up soon on a different theme.

 Thanks for reading,

 Liz x