Sunset

Finally, we get our chance!! We reminisced about how we were unable to afford a gondola ride when we backpacked through Venice in 1985. So now, over 20 years later, the price here in China is still WAY cheaper than back then in Venice. Heading into shore at the end of our 45 minute ride, we enjoy the serene mountain views and wish for a longer ride.

Hangin' in Hangzhou

June 1st 2008
25 years. My how the time passes. Seems only yesterday that I choked on stale wedding cake amongst the trees of northern Michigan where we camped for our 1 year anniversary celebration. Just Matt, my mom, my dad, and I enjoying the great outdoors. Now, many years, smiles, miles, and a few tears later, here we are staying in luxury at the Shangri La hotel in Hangzhou, China. A few million more ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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