2008 Olympic Sites

This wasn't supposed to be a part of our tour, but we convinced our guide to have the driver swing by the 2008 Olympic sites!

Here is some of the signage that is still up:

Michael and Lucy in front of the Bird's Nest:

This is the only 7 star hotel in Beijing. Bill Gates stayed here during the Olympics. Lucy told us that from the sky it looks like a dragon (I can picture it too...)

The Water Cube where Phelps dominated:

Michael and I in front of the Bird's Nest:

The area where the opening/closing ceremonies were held:

This was the end of day 1.