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We sailed through this beautiful section of the Yangtze River for
three days in April 2001.
Michael's Mom and Dad were on board with us. Unfortunately, Michael
caught the worst cold he has had in China just before the trip started,
and thus spent most of the "vacation" in bed.
On the second day, we put on life belts (below left) and
headed for a stream
where local farmers pulled us for two hours (below right), just as they have done to
bring things to their villages for centuries. Tourism now provides them a
second income! |
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Our ship, the Three Kingdoms, provided a nice room, great food and an
awesome view! |
Our ship gave
Andrew many new experiences. Here he tries out a bow and arrow. Below
deck, he seeks a Mandarin's permission to go ashore. |
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The world's biggest dam is being
constructed downstream. When completed (in about 2007?) it will provide electricity,
improve shipping
and help control flooding. But the water will also put much of the
beautiful scenery underwater.
In the meantime, a million people are being resettled, and entire cities
are moving up the steep hills. |
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Our trip ended in Hazy Chongqing. Some say that if you count all the
"temporary" residents (due to dam construction/displacement), Chongqing is
China's biggest city with about 18 million people |
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