Friday, May 22, 2009

China 2009

I am off to the land of the Dragon again this year. I shorter visit but I know I will see some amazing sites. I take off in a week!

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Day 28 - Home

Flying home. This will be a very long day. Work tomorrow.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Day 27 - Shanghai







Dragon Gate Stone Bridge


















Oracle Bone at the Shanghai Museum





















Nanjing Street. Expensive Shopping

Friday, June 13, 2008

Day 26 - Shanghai









Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower. Photo taken from JinMao Tower


















JinMao Tower - view into hotel.












Night shot of the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower from a boat

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Day 25 - Suzhou

We are not going to Hangzhou. I was looking forward to seeing the lake. Today was filled with calligraphy and music classes. It was fun to look at the different types of Chinese calligraphy and hear Chinese traditional music. The music was so relaxing.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Day 24 - Suzhou







Suzhou...The Venice of China




















The Yunyan Temple on Tiger Hill

















The Humble Administrator's Garden
















Demonstration of local opera at The Garden of the Master of the Nets

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Day 23 - Suzhou











Suzhou Museum designed by I.M. Pei















Pearl Pillar of the Buddhist Shrine



















Silk factory