We started the day with a visit to Master of Nets Garden. Sorry, you will need to look it up. It is a very old traditional home, but I can't remember the specifics.
The next stop was to a silk factory. It was fascinating. I even was able to touch some of the worms. They are incredibly soft and the process to make silk is incredible. It is amazing that someone ever figured it out.
Mom, thanks for the birthday money. I purchased a beautiful silk blouse/jacket. It has short sleeves so will be perfect to wear in the summer.
We then had another banquet. Kate and I always sit as the honored guests. We are certainly getting spoiled. Again, the food is incredible although I am not trying all of it. I need to pick and choose because there are seriously over 30 dishes per meal. I am also serious that I am NOT loosing any weight.
The last stop was the Suzhou Museum. We spent several hours looking at the exhibits. We were to have one more stop, but it was too hot for another outdoor tour. Instead we returned to the hotel for an hour. During that time I was able to schedule a foot massage. It felt good when it was over! Must mean I need them more often.
We had another formal dinner and then went on a cruise along the ancient canal (from Xumen Water Gate to Midu Bridge).
By the way, I can't access Facebook from the business center so haven't been able to check or respond to the comments. They have the settings configured where no one has been able to access it. It is so interesting to talk to other guests from all over the world and find everyone complaining because they don't have access to Facebook.I am off to bed now so I will be ready for tomorrow. Kate and I have a morning walk planned so we can observe (or participate in) morning exercises in the nearby park.
Love, Cheryl
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Found this link while searching for the article-but thought Cheryl might be interested in knowing that China has banned Facebook (as well as a few other commonly used sites like Myspace and Youtube).
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1920276/china_bans_access_to_facebook_and_twitter.html
It looks really nice there! Too bad you can't get to Facebook!
Cheryl, I am so glad that you are enjoying this trip. What fun! Patti
Mike,
Please post some photos of the highland games there - especially the Chinese althletes competing in their tartan kilts!
Jill says to stop having so much fun - sorry about the food problem - how do you choose from 30 dishes? I'm having a vision of you turning into Jabba the Hut! Can you expand your kilt to fit?
Bob & Jill
Bob & Jill,
Actually Cheryl is in China and I'm at home doing the blogging. If I was there, I'd try all 30 dishes! I'll be at Portland Games next weekend. Hope to see you there. Mike
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