Shunyi District, Beijing, China

This is our running/biking/walking path!  It is close to our compound and a river and absolutely beautiful in the fall.  We were worried about the air quality moving to Beijing and if we could find open spaces in a city with a population of 22 million people.  But we found that space and ability to connect with nature a bit outside the city in the Shunyi District.  Our compound, aptly named Capital Paradise, is across from this great path that we use all the time.  On this particular day in late November, I ran with Nola biking next to me while Matt and Ivy biked at a different pace.  I absolutely LOVE these two picture of my girls and the way Matt was able to capture their pure joy.