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Talk about tired...  sore feet, sweaty and very, happy.  After arising at dark-30 on Wednesday July 15th, we had an uneventful trip to Shanghai via LA, arriving about 24 clock hours after leaving, but also losing a full day as we passed over the international date line put us at Liz and Seth's apartment at about 8:30 PM on Thursday, July 15.  Of course, we ran right out to have our first meal in Shanghai and that kind of sets the tone for this blog.  Woke up the next day (Friday), met Seth and Liz at a localo park after their morning run and then walked back with them, grabbing breakfast on the fly from some street vendors.   Had lunch and later in the pm, we jumped on the train to Hang 'Zhou which is a smaller city than Shanghai (only 5 million) and is a very interesting place with a large lake and numerous hills.  Upon arriving at the hotel there, we checked in and, of course, had to run right out to dinner.  OK, this was our fourth meal here, so it is time to comment about chinese food in China. 

Here goes...  There is plenty of food for Arleen to eat.  She has been sticking mostly to vegetables; however, has become a little more adventurous as time passes.  Oh yea, she is beginning to master the art of eating with chopsticks (WOW!!!).  The most amazing thing is how inexpensive the food is here.  Our first dinner in Hang Zhou consisted of about 6 different items, 6 glasses of beer & tea for everyone, all family style, and cost us the equivalent of  $14.00 for all of us.  This took place in a very nice restaurant.

Since it is rather late here, that's it for now...  Don't want to bore y'all and we still have to work on the pictures.  More to come tomorrow.

Guest Bloggers, Arleen & DadSteve