While Ali was here the family decided to take a day trip to Hangzhou. I was in Taiwan so I didn't make the trip but from the pictures it looks like they had a great time. I have posted some of the photos (Mason took over 400 shots!) on the blog so you might want to visit in order to view the pics. They took the high speed rail to reach Hangzhou in about 45 minutes - the drive would take around 2 hours. There Cynthia had arranged for a tour guide and driver to take them around for the day. Hangzhou is situated on a lake and bordered by mountains. It is really well maintained and filled with pagodas, temples and gardens. At night they have a light show that is choreographed to music and directed and produced by the same guy who did the Beijing Olympics opening & closing ceremonies. You can imagine how spectacular it was if you saw any of the the olympics. They got home about 10:30 that evening after starting the day at 7:30am. They were exhausted but had a really good time. I am sure we will make the trip again in the Spring which is supposed to be the most beautiful season to visit and I will be sure to make the trip.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
