Day 07 March 12, 2017
Today's itinerary highlight was a small boat tour of the Three Gorges. The Quatang Gorge is the smallest of the Three Gorges, but it is the most spectacular. The sheer rock walls extend upwards from 1,000 to 1,500 meters. Along the walls of the gorge were 'hanging” coffins where families placed their deceased relatives and also was the “plank” road that ran along the face of the walls to allow residents a footpath from one village to another. Part of the gorge tour included Chinese music and singing.
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| Looking into the gorge, from the bow of the cruise ship |
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| Docking in the Three Gorges, about 6:00 am, foggy morning |
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| In the Quatang Gorge |
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| Chinese singers in the gorge |
After returning to the ship, we weighed anchor and continued our cruise through the gorge. We all went to the top decks of the ship for more of the spectacular scenery.
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| The Gold 8, our cruise ship in the background |
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| Gorge tour boat - we went into the gorge on a boat like this. |
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| Linda on the tour boat |
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| High rise apartments along the Yangtze. There are thousands and thousands all over China. |
After dinner the ship's crew entertained the guests on the boat with a fascinating show with period costumes and traditional music. A great show. After the crew finished their part of the program, then it was time for audience participation. Three members from the audience were selected to participate in a game for more entertainment of the passengers. One participant was from Canada, one from Seattle, Washington, and one from Wetumpka, Alabama. That would be me. There is nothing like getting up in front of a bunch of strangers and making an absolute fool of yourself. Words can't describe our little contest, but I will try. They place a big potato on the floor. Tied another potato on a log string around your waist, behind your back. You then spread your legs and through your body motion, attempt to move the potato on the floor along the stage. While I did not win, I did get a silver medal. My friends volunteered me for this competition. I have one thing to say, Jerry Hankins and Damien....one day ...when you least expect it......
You had to have been there. Mary Ann made a video.
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| Edyth and Damien, Washington D.C. |
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| Lee and Judy, New Brunswick, Canada |
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| Jason and Angela, Brisbane, Australia (moved there from Great Britain) |
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| Linda talking to Courtney and Beth |
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| Our BFFs on the trip |
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