frankcruisecritic

Hi Lamchops,

You mentioned tipping the national guide.

How about the local guides?

Thanks

Hi lamchops or anyone,

I have bad knees and cannot squat.

So how often I'm going to encounter a situation where a squat toilet is the only option?

Thanks

Hi lamchops or anyone,

Tell me about the excursions off the Sinorama Gold 8.

Are they worth getting off the ship for?

Thanks

Thank you lamchops,

Two other questions if you don't mind.

1- Communication within China and from China to Canada (USA).

Can SKYPE be used in China to communicate with family back home?

Do you need a cell phone in China for local calls in case you get lost, etc.?

Is it best to get a local Chinese Sim card or use your phone from home?

Do the phones from home work in China?

2- Immunization

Did you find a need for vaccination? Hepatitis?, Typhoid?

Thanks again

lamchops,

Your packing list is quite long.

We are taking that trip but we like to travel light.

Can you tell me how many of your items on your packing list are:

Absolutely necessary:

May be useful:

Not used at all:

Thanks