CNY 2008 - Greg and Lisa in Suzhou and Huangshan

Greg and Lisa came to visit in Feb 2008. Something of a surprise for Greg - nonetheless life was celebrated in Suzhou, Nanjing and Huangshan.

The snow had caused havoc to transport in China - upwards of half a million people were stranded in Guangzhou for example. For us it was fine and meant that Huangshan - Yellow Mountain - was deserted and simply stunning.

Suzhou North Pagoda

Snow in Suzhou seen from the North Pagoda

If I was clever I would write something about all the tea in China....

The quest for an open cafe continued beyond this confusingly signed place....

Views from the cable car ride. Some nerves were frayed..

It was that cold.....

Celebrating life in Huangshan, China

Baijiu claims another victim....

Glorious sunrise across the northern 'sea' of cloud/mist/pollution

The brothers Thomas off to conquer the peaks

A tea-growing village at a bend in a river