pesto and proscuito pizza

it was a glorious sunny Saturday! we headed down to Italian Farm (no kidding, it's a farm and restaurant runned by bona fide Italian and his Chinese wife). Amongst the apple trees, we had excellent pizza and pasta, washed down with home-made raspberry wine! salut!

many Beijinger families were having a day out as well in the open areas at the farm. Several dogs were there and Sally had a fun time scampering around with other pooches.

Sarah, Sally and Robina

next we headed down to another called the "Apple Orchard" for a cool drink and savour the pleasant landscaping there. sitting in the outdoor area next to the pond, the view reminded us more of Australia than of Beijing!