Time to move again

Today we have an early morning flight to Yichang. This is a major docking area for small ships going up and down the Yangtze River and it is near the 3 gorges dam project. We will be on the ship for 4 nights. The ship is not scheduled to leave the dock until 24 hours or so after we board.  This ship holds about 150 to 200 people. Entertainment is limited and provided by the housekeeping and dining room staff. Meals on the ship were some of the best we have had since it was a buffet not a fixed menu. There were also several recognizable courses that were along the western type of palette.   There was also shopping on the ship and like all of China every price is negotiable. Before we went to the ship we stopped in the fast food market of before dinner or afternoon cocktail supplies

Our days on the ship were comprised of outings each day and one day we left the ship and walked into town. Unfortunately no one told us what time to be back and we almost missed the boat quite literally. We did find several treasures we couldn't live without.

We saw the dam and the view from several angles did a hike up into one of the canyons. Dan decided that he would see the "ships doctor" and see if acupuncture would help his hip pain and sinus drainage. What has helped the most has been rain. He breathes better after it has rained the highlight of the trip was getting laundry done. We have a small balcony which was great for drying the hand washing but it was nice to get the jeans washed.

We have had good weather the past 4 days and we are hopeful that the umbrellas can stay in the suitcase until we are home.