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And now ~ the final day of our tour to China

On May 7, 2017May 7, 2017 By DBmakesIn China 2017, Experiences5 Comments

... and it just happened to be my 63rd birthday.   TOO BAD I FELT LIKE HELL. Whatever I caught, or was being released through the Chinese medicine treatments, it hit me FULL FORCE on my birthday. I just could not stop blowing my nose, hacking, and all I wanted to do was lie down. …

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Tribe of the Three Gorges in Xiling Gorge

On May 5, 2017 By DBmakesIn China 2017, Experiences4 Comments

NOTE:  There is a video in this post, so please view this on the web by clicking on the title above. I am writing this on Friday afternoon (Cinco de Mayo!).  We have been home for 4 days and are just now MAYBE starting to feel a little caught up.  But it's important to us …

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SAVE YOUR EYES!

On May 3, 2017 By DBmakesIn Personal Thoughts ~1 Comment

Hi Everybody ~ Just a heads up that you don't need to read our blog only through your email.  I talked to two friends today who didn't realize that with only one click, our posts can be viewed on the actual website, not just in email. For example, on this post, if you click on …

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First full day on the Yangtze River

On May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 By DBmakesIn China 2017, Experiences7 Comments

Thursday, April 27th, we woke up to the first morning on the boat. What a wonderful night's sleep in Cabin #8369 ~ the last cabin on the 3rd floor on the port side.  The bed rumbled all through the night since we were above the engines of the boat.  Just like always being in the back …

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The most satisfying part of traveling ….

On May 1, 2017May 3, 2017 By DBmakesIn China 2017, Personal Thoughts ~11 Comments

.... is safely returning home.  After 26 hours and 3 flights, we are so GRATEFUL to be safely home with Mr. Muggins. Thank you, Amanda, for taking great care of our home and our kitty boy. We're also very pleased with our latest Costco purchase of small 20" spinner luggage.  Our checked bags were the …

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Lets talk real life: toilets in China

On April 30, 2017May 3, 2017 By DBmakesIn China 2017, Experiences4 Comments

I had the best shower of the trip at the Marriott Renaissance in Wuhan this morning. And while I was enjoying the luscious Western bathroom, it reminded me to share these thoughts. Many of my friends know that I was apprehensive about this aspect of our tour.  I have never been a fan of squat …

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