The morning starts off kinda lazy. Judy’s working on curriculum, but the internet is so slow, she can’t get much done. We leave late in the morning to go over to the Marriott. I’ll swim and she’s going to use the hotel wifi to get some work done.

After the swim, we walk down the street to Kro’s Nest Pizza. I’ve been a few times previously, but this is Judy’s first visit. We get some french fries and a really large pizza. I don’t what I was thinking? We taxi home when we’re done, with plenty of extra pizza to spare. Judy goes back to work on her curriculum project and I start getting ready for my trip to the Beijing Guoan soccer game tonight.

Steve and Josie – all geared up for the game

A couple of the BHSFIC faculty (Steve and Josie) meet me at Sanlitun, near the Worker’s Stadium. Steve purchased tickets from scalpers as he walked by the stadium. With tickets in hand, we go find some food. After dinner, we run the gauntlet of street vendors selling Guoan gear. I buy a light jacket and a scarf (when in Rome, etc.). The game is fun. Guoan ends up winning at the end on a penalty kick. The crowd is entertaining they are really organized as a group. I admittedly haven’t attended too many soccer games, so I don’t have much to compare it to. I attached a link below to a short video I made at the game.