Slept for a total of almost eight hours and it felt great to get a full night's sleep. Today's schedule is busier than yesterday's. Gezhou Dam As you can see on the schedule the estimated time to go through the lock at the Gezhou Dam was six am. About 5 am I was reading … [Read more...] about China Day 8: Yangtze River & Three Gorges Dam
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China Day 7: Boarding the Century Diamond
After leaving the Jingzhou city wall, our bus dropped us at the boarding spot for the Century Diamond. The river was low so there were lots of steep steps to get down to the ship and people had to carry their non-checked bags. This was the easiest embarkation. We just … [Read more...] about China Day 7: Boarding the Century Diamond
China Day 7: Wuhan to Jingzhou
Today we travel to Jingzhou which is the embarkation point for our Yangtze River cruise. Wuhan is just a stop along the way unfortunately as I think this city has a lot to see. I was up a couple of hours before breakfast opened and had the in-room coffee while repacking. … [Read more...] about China Day 7: Wuhan to Jingzhou
China: Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan
When I saw the itinerary included a Howard Johnson, my expectations were low. In some ways, the Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan was the best hotel of the bunch and I would stay here again without hesitation. We got here late and just stayed one night so I didn't get to … [Read more...] about China: Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan
China Day 6: Traveling to Wuhan
Today all that's on the docket is traveling to Wuhan. However, no wake up call was needed because we're not leaving the hotel early. Checked bags need to be out at 11 am and we meet at 1 pm in the lobby to leave for the airport. Unfortunately, knowing I could sleep in didn't … [Read more...] about China Day 6: Traveling to Wuhan