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China with Viking River Cruises - 2011

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in great style by going on a two-week land and sea tour of China. Pictures are by Ruth AND Howard; we have many more that didn't make "the cut"! While I tend to focus on buildings and not people, I've tried to include a few more people pictures this time, including a few rare "Ruth" pictures!

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Loved the animal heads! I was born in the year of the rabbit, I think.
Loved the animal heads! I was born in the year of the rabbit, I think.		 The stunningly gorgeous pagoda on the walk to it. It was built in 1650.
The stunningly gorgeous pagoda on the walk to it. It was built in 1650.		 Deer decoration
Deer decoration		 The temple at the base of the pagoda was gorgeous, too.
The temple at the base of the pagoda was gorgeous, too.
Temple and pagoda. The pagoda was built without nails attaching it to the rocks. It leans against the rocks.
Temple and pagoda. The pagoda was built without nails attaching it to the rocks. It leans against the rocks.		 The bridge to the pagoda, seen from above. A moat has been built @ the island as protection against rising dam waters.
The bridge to the pagoda, seen from above. A moat has been built @ the island as protection against rising dam waters.		 Although my expression doesn't show it, I absolutely loved the pagoda - so striking!
Although my expression doesn't show it, I absolutely loved the pagoda - so striking!		 In 1956 3 more levels were added to the top - not sure why, though.
In 1956 3 more levels were added to the top - not sure why, though.
Dragon on front of temple from inside the pagoda.
Dragon on front of temple from inside the pagoda.		 The way up the temple was narrow with wooden steps. Here's one of the dioramas up top.
The way up the temple was narrow with wooden steps. Here's one of the dioramas up top.		 A stick chair and lanterns in Shibaozhai - probably set up for visitors, but I found it charming nevertheless
A stick chair and lanterns in Shibaozhai - probably set up for visitors, but I found it charming nevertheless		 A special Chinese backpack.
A special Chinese backpack.
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Guest 14-Apr-2012 16:05
Great job Ruthie & Howard, outstanding photos of the warriors! Can't wait to go in Sep 2012!
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Dave 07-Nov-2011 02:45
Your pictures are amazing ... much better than mine of basically the same trip.
Guest 04-Nov-2011 16:35
Hey Ruth, thanks for sharing. I feel like I went on a cruise to China today. I enjoyed the pics. I am glad the reading souvenirs worked out. Welcome Home!
Guest 04-Nov-2011 01:00
SIMPLY STUNNING!!!!!!!
Guest 03-Nov-2011 23:21
p.s. Happy Anniversary from Sherri & Mike!!!
Guest 03-Nov-2011 23:21
Ruth, you have truly outdone yourself. The pictures are wonderful. Looks like a fabulous trip. Glad you & Howard were able to go.
Vickie BROWN03-Nov-2011 16:45
Great works of many images in the gallery, very well done. Voted
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