Oct 20, Sat – Shopping in Beijing

One of our Program Assistants, Yina, took several of us souvenir shopping.  Poornima (India), Priscilla (Brazil), Krishnan (India), Dada (Philippines) and I had a blast.  Learned that there’s no negotiating with the shops, but the prices were very good.  It’s always surprising and comforting to see all of the major stores:  Bulgari, Rolex, Lululemon, GAP, Dunkin’ Donuts, H&M, etc. alongside local Beijing (BJ) stores.  Tomorrow is our anxiously awaited day trip to one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world; the Great Wall of China.  Woo Hoo!!!  @citizenIBM, #cscchina42, #IBMCSC