China

Although we all enjoyed our stay in Russia we were anxious to get to our next destination....  CHINA (of course)!
Before we embarked the group needed to make sure that all their immunizations were up to date and get their luggage checked for stashed Russian things...

Leave it to Merrill to try and get a knife on board, but a cooking knife, come on Merrill!

Then we were welcomed back on board by an enthusiastic Julie.

China was beautiful this time of year. The plum trees were in full bloom (thanks to a little hot glue and tissue paper). The tour group even got some good luck coins and money to help bring in their new year with luck and prosperity (we hope it works).

The group also learned how to fish for Koi,

the boys learned the dragon dance,

the girls learned the Chinese ribbon dance,

and we all feasted on Chinese food (Rex's favorite).

 

Over all a great day in China. 

Xie xie Grandma!