Hotel envy

Hotel #2 in Xī'ān....puts the Doubletree in Beijing to shame. Can I stay here forever?!

One more from The Great Wall

Those folks are wondering how one little piggy could make it this far (me too folks).

Sleepless in China

You find interesting things when you rummage through hotel closets when you can't sleep.

And those interesting things you find in hotel closets have pop tops.

You've been warned

Everywhere the signs. Piggy do this. Piggy don't touch that. It's a little intimidating.

I see why it's a Forbidden City. They wanted to keep all the high class toiletry to themselves.

Not exactly sure what to make of this.

I got it already, sheesh.

Ooooohhhhh, FORBIDDEN

Prepare to enter the Forbidden City.

Heavenly Gate.

They say if you rub the door it's good luck!

Anyone see the Last Emperor....anything look familiar?

Hmmm....the Imperial Garden is looks like it needs a revamp.

Being friendly is not forbidden.

Summers by the lake...that Empress had her head on straight!

Which way to the Sacred Way?

Today I visited the Sacred Way where I was greeted by philosophers.

The Sacred Way was quite a peaceful walk.

Crazy looking creatures called Qilin also crossed the path of the Sacred Way.

We rounded out the day at The Birds Nest also known as Olympic Stadium site of the 2008 Olympics.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall

Greetings from The Great Wall of China!

P is for Pagoda...surely not the last you will see me at this trip.

Almost to the top...huff puff pant ugh!

Not sure what this sign says but pretty sure it says, "I'm kicking your little pork hiney, Love The Great Wall."

I DID IT...I conquered The Great Wall!

Ahhhh China

I MADE IT!

When in doubt grab everything in sight.

Any hotel that greets you with cookies gets an A+ in my book!

I'm a little tuckered out so I'm gonna do what the pillow tells me.

And we're off!

China is just around the corner . . .

12-plus hours in the middle seat without a personal video screen . . . NOOOOOOOOOO!

Lucky layover pig

Take me to China you big hunk of metal!

Just remembered my layover is in the home of this sweet sweet chocolate company....I think I just gained 500 pounds during that realization.

When in SFO gotta pay tribute...tall, frothy tribute. Perfect watching down all that chocolate.

Here we go again . . .

To China this time. Tickets in hand . . . let's do this!

One day I will book a trip where I get to get up AFTER the sun comes up, today is not that day.

The Pig has left San Antonio

The Riverwalk is sad to see me go...it's crying (read raining).

Last breakfast . . . where'd you expect me to eat?!

I'm in hog heaven!

Reminiscing Pig

Visiting an old home.

Last educational institution attended in San Antonio....ahhh seventh grade.

Recommended eating. Yummmmmm!

mmmmmmmm PG sngria.

Aaaahhhhh The Alamo . . . and bacon

Dear San Antonio, It is a BEAUTIFUL day in your neighborhood! Here is my obligatory Alamo picture. Love, Travelin' Pig

Nice logo . . .

. . . nice bacon, too.

Well, hello again Mr. Pig

Hittin' the Riverwalk in San Antonio . . . Nice.

We met Lori, man was she excited for Tex-Mex and a margarita.


And this little piggy is tagging along on the discount WICKED lottery band wagon in the old Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio.