Day 11

Today was pretty busy. In the morning we took the subway down to the Pearl Market. The Pearl Market is a famous market which sells everything you can think. You can buy things real cheap but most of the stuff is fake. Gen also introduced us to her friend who we hung out with for the day. After lunch we looked around in a nearby toy market. This were some really neat toys! Beijing traffic during rush hour is insane. We must have looked at least 30 minutes for a taxi. I was tired when we got back to the flat and was not feeling to well. After a quick nap I felt rejuvenated and Gen, Mike, Deke and I headed over to a young adult international fellowship. I absolutely loved it. The sincerity, honesty and sense of family was truly a wonderful expression of the world wide community of hope. At the meeting the speaker spoke about world views. I was also greatly encouraged by one friend I met. He lives in a town with only three crosstrainers. He was so excited to be among fellow bearers of hope and encouraged us to appreciate and treasure these times together. A great day indeed. Peace