Sitting on the steps outside the Jade workshop. Since it is a government run operation they have a store with everything from trinkets to very expensive. (How much is 68,000 yuan again?)

Since this is a government run operation the prices are quiet high and they won't haggle. You can actually buy many things things cheaper in the US.

This woman sitting with Geri is Carmen from Melbourne. She had come to China for some Australian autoracing in Singapore and decided to do some tourning before the races.

Geri and I both think she looks our friend Jen in Bellingham. Similar looks and mannerisms. Jen, you have any relatives in Melbourne?