Sunset Scene at Yichang

We were able to enjoy these sights while awaiting the arrival of our bus that will take us for boarding our Yangtze River Cruise ship. That place is about an hour away by bus. The shadows of early night were creeping up when we got the call that the bus had arrived. Together with other fellow cruise passengers, we boarded for the journey to the actual Cruise Centre.

That bus trip brought us right into the heart of " the Three Kingdoms" country. The accompanying guide for a main group was excitedly pointing out features to our left, our right and so on even though it was already dark outside....but we could still make out the main outlines of mountains, cliffs, valleys and other interesting bits. He was explaining in Chinese...fortunately D2 and I could

catch some of it. Shirley who was seated nearby, offered to translate but

I told her not to worry, just sit back and relax...as that bus driver was going at a super-fast speed, even round sharp corners. And this was, mind you, along the mountainous roads!

Fortunately too...That driver was skillful in handling the bus at high speed. But imagine if you have a heart condition. Your poor heart would have croaked before the brakes of the bus gave way!

Sitting quietly here and contemplating....I reminded D2 that we have been mightly blessed to be able to be in the land of my forefathers, the land where we Yippee people came from, to see for ourselves and understand more of the long history of this our ancient roots....a land that will always tug at my heartstrings.

The Olympic Torch site at Yichang

After our enjoyable dinner, we walked back to retrieve our bags at the Departmental Store. Then we kept the appointment at the Cruise Centre where their representative, a guy, fetched us in a taxi for the very short ride to this place.

This park by the Yangtze River will be the venue for the Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony in 2 day's time [ Sunday]. The whole place was beautifully prepared, decorated and laid out for that BIG official event.

There were lots of people around that place as it was an interesting area for families to bring their kids for some fun and relaxation.

Yichang Street Scenes

This story continues from the blogpost of 11th July titled " Yichang Hotpot".
The story thus far....it was Friday, 30th May 08 in the late evening. We had arrived in Yichang from Wuhan with our guide Shirley. And Shirley had ordered Dinner for all 3 of us...a special Yichang hotpot which was truly excellent.
While waiting for the food to be prepared in that corner restaurant, Shirley went off to look for that popular Wuhan noodles..." Re-gan-mian" which literally means hot, dry noodles.
As usual, I took my camera and scouted around...for interesting scenes.
These were some of the scenes I captured.


A water-melon seller at the street where we ate.

Various hawkers hawking their wares or services....from shoe repairs, clothes alteration and repairs, keys,

minor repairs, etc...

A lady selling souvenirs can be seen here.

The other end of the street was gaily decorated with flags and buntings.

D2 waiting patiently for our Yichang hotpot while sipping Chinese tea.