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January 13th 2016
Published: January 13th 2016
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For me, as far as experiences in China go, the four-day cruise on this mighty river must be one of those at the very top of the list. From the commencement in Yicheng to the time we spent in Chongqing on disembarkation, it can only be described as mind opening and thrilling. Flying in from Shanghai on China Airlines we were, unbelievably, served a very tasty hot meal (choice of pasta, chicken or ... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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People fishing in the Shennong Stream.People fishing in the Shennong Stream.
People fishing in the Shennong Stream.
Making a living.Making a living.
Making a living.
Suspended coffin (can be seen about central in the picture, near the cliff opening).Suspended coffin (can be seen about central in the picture, near the cliff opening).
Suspended coffin (can be seen about central in the picture, near the cliff opening).
Along the Stream.Along the Stream.
Along the Stream.
Shennong Stream.Shennong Stream.
Shennong Stream.
Boatmen race past us in their peapod on the Shennong Stream.Boatmen race past us in their peapod on the Shennong Stream.
Boatmen race past us in their peapod on the Shennong Stream.
With three young passengers.With three young passengers.
With three young passengers.
Animated peapod boatmen.Animated peapod boatmen.
Animated peapod boatmen.
The older ones work as hard as the young.The older ones work as hard as the young.
The older ones work as hard as the young.
They are allowed to work until age 84 and are part of a roster of 300 men who take three hours to get to work and three hours to return home. And we in Canada complain when traffic holds us up for an extra five minutes?
A frequent sight along the river.A frequent sight along the river.
A frequent sight along the river.
Ship building along the river (one of many sites).Ship building along the river (one of many sites).
Ship building along the river (one of many sites).
Loading coal from the mine above.Loading coal from the mine above.
Loading coal from the mine above.
Jeanette and Karen - Only the outfits are Chinese.Jeanette and Karen - Only the outfits are Chinese.
Jeanette and Karen - Only the outfits are Chinese.
Hanging out on deck.Hanging out on deck.
Hanging out on deck.
Favourite daily past time on deckFavourite daily past time on deck
Favourite daily past time on deck
Shoreside hospital.Shoreside hospital.
Shoreside hospital.
Staff always cleaning our windows.Staff always cleaning our windows.
Staff always cleaning our windows.
One of three large windows in our suite.
One of many bridges.One of many bridges.
One of many bridges.
After party time.After party time.
After party time.
At dinner.At dinner.
At dinner.
New cars on their way.New cars on their way.
New cars on their way.



14th January 2016

Kim
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Nice!
14th January 2016

Naomi Rattray
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Change of luggage style
I wonder if that trip to China, carrying 2 heavy suitcases was the turning point for you, when you decided to travel more lightly
15th January 2016

Pat
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Inspired
Roger your description and photos were so beautiful that now I am much inspired and can't wait to go!
16th January 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The mighty river
Great blog! No hope for North American airlines I'm certain as they care more about the dollar than service. You've convinced us to go on this cruise. Sounds great. Glad you upgraded to some comfort and luxury. This trip was so enjoyed it sounds like you'll be doing it again soon. Happy travels.
20th January 2016

Manfred Merkel
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Great description of a world still unknown to most of us....
Hi Roger, thanks for sharing your great adventures. It enlightens our minds exploring the world. The Fascination of travelling the continents and experiencing new cultures is a precious gift that our generation can enjoy, and it adds so much to our lives. You and Jeanette are to be commended of taking on that opportunity. Happy travels and looking forward to your next report. Your friends Manfred and Darlene

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