… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
Our 12 day excursion through Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Wuhan, and on the Yangtze River. Thank you Sinorama Holidays
.... 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 …
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 …
It is well known in our circle that Dennis and I both love yoga. But neither one of us have ever expanded into the world of Chinese medicine. We have learned the basics in Qi Gong, but never Tai Chi, so we seized the opportunity to try it on the 2nd morning of the cruise. …
Wednesday, April 26th, is another “go-go” day on the Sinorama Holidays tour of China. Up at 4:00 am in Xi’an, breakfast at 5:00 am, checkout and depart the hotel at 5:45 am, ride the bus for 1 hour to the airport, and fly 1.5 hours to Chongqing. Chongqing is even BIGGER (34 million people) than Beijing …
Continue reading Chongqing & those cute panda bears at the Zoo
The Terracotta Army in Xi’an ~ what words can we use to describe it? MASSIVE, for one. And as we learned from our guide, Arnie, even more massive than anyone realizes. The first soldier head was discovered by a farmer in 1974 during his attempt to dig a well. It was a very oppressive time …
... On this Wednesday at 4am. We were just informed yesterday after our visit here ... ... that we would leave the hotel at 5:45am today, bound for the airport to fly to Chongqing. We were all surprised to hear this, but mostly we were aware of missing blogging time. I know it may seem …
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