I'm exhausted. All this shopping and planning and packing... I can hardly wait to sit down on the plane and get some rest. If the US economy takes a big dip next week, it's because I have suspended the trips to Dillards, Container Store and REI.
But my bags are packed -- one suitcase to check (a svelte 36#) and one day pack to carry on the plane. Patti arrives in Atlanta tomorrow night and we leave on Saturday!
A big "thank you" to my well-traveled friends who have provided excellent advice. Another heartfelt "thank" you to my Chinese friends and colleagues who suggested places to go and made calls to China on our behalf -- Menglin, Ganpu, Phon Chu, Cheryl.
The travel counselor award, though, goes to Stefanie Chu -- who was quick to point out that our 4-city itinerary was the Four Chinese Gates of Hell in the summer heat. And that only Americans would be insane enough to go there in the summer. Thanks, Stef!!!
Now, back to the Mandarin Chinese podcasts... ~Leanne
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