6.10.11 Hangzhou-Shanghai

The cruise this morning was peaceful. It took us around a lake in China surrounded by low rolling green mountains. The fog blanketed the mountains and made for great scenery. The nearby garden and coy pond was beautiful as well. After lunch we got to go see a tea farm where we sampled teas of all kinds. We also learned some traditions of tea drinking. In China, if you are given a full cup of tea that means drink this one and then it's time to go. If you are given a half full glass of tea that means you are welcome to stay for another cup.
We arrived in Shanghai at dinner time. We were taken to a place that had dancers and our private room had dancers as well. Afterward we went to a high end area of Shanghai. It was one of the most beautiful shopping/dining area I have ever been to. We looked around mostly because it was so expensive but I would come back to this area again if given the chance to go to Shanghai again.
Happy Birthday Vince!