From Moon Hill to Shanghai

Trip Start Oct 07, 2008
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Trip End Oct 25, 2008


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Flag of China  , Shanghai,
Monday, October 20, 2008

After paying my $90.00 U.S. bill at the hotel (the TOTAL for four nights accommodation, four breakfasts, two dinners, and one bike rental and guide, plus I got two nights free transportation to town and free Internet), I took the long, sometimes scary ride to the Guilin airport to catch my plane to Shanghai.  On the way we encountered a man leading a herd of water buffalo in the middle of the highway. 

After almost missing my plane because they changed the departure gate with no announcement, I followed a Spanish-speaking tour group to the correct plane.  Luckily I heard them say that their flight was at another gate. I went to check and their flight was my flight.  Knowing Spanish turned out to be helpful in China!

Our plane arrived at the Shanghai domestic airport.  The cab line was like none I've seen before and there were 5 or 6 lanes of cabs waiting.  It was incredible.  

I arrived at my fancy hotel in Shanghai looking crazy, reeking of insect repellent, and mumbling about being a mess. Because it was so hot I was carrying my black cardigan and my jacket.  I was also carrying a busted plastic bag full of papers that I had to hold like a baby to keep the papers from falling out.  Plus, the locking neon green strap on my suitcase that never worked was hanging off.  I'm surprised they didn't kick me out!  The lady who showed me to the check-in desk brought me a bag from the hotel's store to put my decimated plastic bag into and brought me a cup of tea.

After I checked in I went to the hotel gym and worked out on the treadmill.  I needed to justify packing a workout outfit and I wasn't planning on doing anything else that evening. I ordered room service and watched TV before I went to bed.
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