H2Otstr Posted May 15, 2012 #676 Share Posted May 15, 2012 J-9Did you take binoculars along or do you think one would need them? I didn't take mine and was sorry that I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 15, 2012 #677 Share Posted May 15, 2012 J-9Did you take binoculars along or do you think one would need them? We took ours and were glad we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otstr Posted May 15, 2012 #678 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I didn't take mine and was sorry that I didn't. I should have mentioned that they would have been great to have on the Three River's Dam cruise. A closer look at the hanging coffins, the monkeys on the hillside, the burial grounds and some of the pagodas would have looked great thru binocs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohola Posted May 15, 2012 #679 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Yes, we met Jackie and Bella last night and met Candi and Eddie today. Very friendly, and Bob, quite excited that we knew you. We met Lois last night too, but I couldn't remember if that was the person you had mentioned, so I didn't mention you. I will tonight. Candy was quite worried the first night that somehow I would have told you about Jacky and not included her;-) Ask Lois to break out the pistachios...ask to see photos of her son to warm her heart. We really enjoyed hanging around with her! Had I known earlier I would have arranged for you to go on a tour with the crew in Shibaozhai...unfortunately that is the only stop that works on the IJ tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohola Posted May 15, 2012 #680 Share Posted May 15, 2012 J-9: Here is what Candy had to say about you guys at her table... "yes,they are at my station today. it is my pleasure to be good to them. but i am sorry that we are always very busy rush, i can't talk or stay longer with them. and maybe i still didn't make them feel warm enough." They are the warmest, most sincere young people you'll ever meet. Maggie still remembered us three years after our 2009 cruise and we hadn't sat at her station the entire cruise that we remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohola Posted May 15, 2012 #681 Share Posted May 15, 2012 J-9Did you take binoculars along or do you think one would need them? Theater binoculars work great in the museums where barriers or crowds keep you from seeing the intricate details of the antiquities. Here are a two of examples of a shore line view. Our cameras double as binoculars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclelady Posted May 15, 2012 #682 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Theater binoculars work great in the museums where barriers or crowds keep you from seeing the intricate details of the antiquities. Here are a two of examples of a shore line view. Our cameras double as binoculars... Wow! Very cool pictures that show the difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-9 Posted May 16, 2012 #683 Share Posted May 16, 2012 J-9Did you take binoculars along or do you think one would need them? Absolutely take your binocs! I wish that I had better ones. Beautiful hot sunny day today. Great for viewing the first gorge. Just got back from the dam, and will be getting in line for the locks soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerisch Posted May 16, 2012 #684 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks everyone. So binoculars it is. I wouldn't have thought to bring theater binoculars but it makes sense. I'll need a backpack for all the tech stuff I am bringing: a small computer, an Iphone, 2 cameras, one good one and a little P&S for back up, theater and regular binoculars, chargers for all above except the binoculars, extra memory cards, cords to connect and download stuff and extra batteries. Did I forget anything? I am sorry if I am driving you all crazy, but I am so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted May 16, 2012 #685 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks everyone. So binoculars it is. I wouldn't have thought to bring theater binoculars but it makes sense. I'll need a backpack for all the tech stuff I am bringing: a small computer, an Iphone, 2 cameras, one good one and a little P&S for back up, theater and regular binoculars, chargers for all above except the binoculars, extra memory cards, cords to connect and download stuff and extra batteries. Did I forget anything? I am sorry if I am driving you all crazy, but I am so excited. I think one set of regular binoculars would be enough, particularly if your "good" camera has a long zoom (which I sure hope it does!). You should also take a plug adapter for your electronics (which I assume are dual voltage and don't need a converter). And given the amount of electronics you have (similar to the amount I schlep around!), a small power cord or Belkin mini-surge protector is advisable, so that you can charge a bunch of things at once in the cabin and in your hotels where the number of outlets is limited. On a "big" trip like this, I actually take two battery chargers for my "good" camera (my DSLR), that's how crazy I am. I pack all the electronics in my carry on bag.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted May 18, 2012 #686 Share Posted May 18, 2012 [quote name=Turtles06;33789093 On a "big" trip like this' date=' I actually take two battery chargers for my "good" camera (my DSLR), that's how crazy I am. [/quote] And two batteries to go in them!! I can go through a battery in less than a day so I always have a spare in my pocket, charged and ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted May 18, 2012 #687 Share Posted May 18, 2012 And two batteries to go in them!! I can go through a battery in less than a day so I always have a spare in my pocket, charged and ready to go. Actually, I have three batteries for my DSLR. (But I've never had to go to the third...) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerisch Posted May 19, 2012 #688 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Actually, I have three batteries for my DSLR. (But I've never had to go to the third...) :) I actually thought of getting a third battery because I've had one go bad on me before. I have a DSLR, canon EOS Rebel Xt with a 70-300mm ultrasonic image stabilizer lens. If that doesn't do it, oh well. I am not a professional photographer...I might take it up when I retire which may be in the near future. Some of you experienced China travelors have posted such great quality pictures, it is inspiring. Thanks Kohola and Peregrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted May 19, 2012 #689 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I have a DSLR, canon EOS Rebel Xt with a 70-300mm ultrasonic image stabilizer lens. One lens, no wide angle and not even normal--that would drive me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerisch Posted May 19, 2012 #690 Share Posted May 19, 2012 One lens, no wide angle and not even normal--that would drive me crazy. Sorry, I also have a EFS 18-55mm lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohola Posted May 19, 2012 #691 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Some of you experienced China travelors have posted such great quality pictures, it is inspiring. Thanks Kohola and Peregrina Thank you for mentioning me alongside the amazing Peregrina;-) Bayerisch please contact me either by e-mail at rebdjb@aol.com or by a Facebook message via the VRC site, just click on one of my photos of China which are start around 17 photos in to get my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny727 Posted May 19, 2012 #692 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Theater binoculars work great in the museums where barriers or crowds keep you from seeing the intricate details of the antiquities. Here are a two of examples of a shore line view. Our cameras double as binoculars... Wow what a difference! What size lens / zoom was used? My hubbie is thinking of a new camera and I want to be sure it is "big" enough for good photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny727 Posted May 19, 2012 #693 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Candy was quite worried the first night that somehow I would have told you about Jacky and not included her;-) Ask Lois to break out the pistachios...ask to see photos of her son to warm her heart. We really enjoyed hanging around with her! Had I known earlier I would have arranged for you to go on a tour with the crew in Shibaozhai...unfortunately that is the only stop that works on the IJ tour. We leave on the IJ, Jun 4 trip, Beij - Shanghai. I am intrigued with the thought of a crew tour! Could you please, give me more details as what the regular tour involves and what we could see differently with the crew. So far, no other CC folks have indicated they are on our trip so you wouldn't be deluged with requests. There are 4 in our group if that makes a diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohola Posted May 20, 2012 #694 Share Posted May 20, 2012 We leave on the IJ, Jun 4 trip, Beij - Shanghai. I am intrigued with the thought of a crew tour! Could you please, give me more details as what the regular tour involves and what we could see differently with the crew. So far, no other CC folks have indicated they are on our trip so you wouldn't be deluged with requests. There are 4 in our group if that makes a diff. In Shibaozhai, the tour groups climb a staircase pagoda to tour an ancient temple on a rock plateau with a local tour guide, then you're free to souvenir shop on your way back to the ship. If I'm interested in providing someone with a "personal tour guide" I let my friends on the ship know that we would like them to take our "guests" to see the pagoda, souvenir shopping or whatever our guests have told us they'd like to do. If you check our photos for JiuJiang, afternoon in Wuhan, Shibaozhai, or evening in FengDu you'll see some of our personal tour guides. Our photos were shot with Canon Powershot SX series cameras, the newer models have a X35 optical zoom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted May 20, 2012 #695 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you for mentioning me alongside the amazing Peregrina Oh, no, my friend, you are the ones who are the amazing travelers. You are so much better at interacting with your travel destinations; you are so much more outgoing than I will ever be. More of us should take a page from your travel manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted May 21, 2012 #696 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hello all, We have been in Beijing since Sunday - our Viking tour isn't until August, we are here for the airshow in Anyang later this week. The smog here this week is terrible - looks like heavy overcast all day and visibility is very limited - but still having a great time. This is such an amazing country! If your tour is yet to come, you're going to love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohola Posted May 21, 2012 #697 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Some Chinese language, internet coding, today! May 21st=05.21=521 numbers that in Chinese would sound similar to “wo ai ni”(woe I knee) which is "I love you." You will also see 520 = I love you! So look that special someone in the eye and with your most romantic voice tell them 521...if that doesn't set the mood I don't know what will:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxlady Posted May 22, 2012 #698 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi, My husband and I are leaving in a week and a half for our Imperial Jewels of China trip. Please let me know your opinions on the Yang Dynasty Show and the Peking Duck Dinner and Opera. I would appreciate it. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-9 Posted May 22, 2012 #699 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi, My husband and I are leaving in a week and a half for our Imperial Jewels of China trip. Please let me know your opinions on the Yang Dynasty Show and the Peking Duck Dinner and Opera. I would appreciate it. Rita Hi, The tang dynasty show was quite enjoyable. Very colourful, I enjoyed the music. The food was okay - some people thought it was very good, some thought it awful, I thought it what I expected from a banquet style westernized Chinese food establishment. Not great, but I got enough to eat. I recommend this excursion. We passed on the opera and went to a duck restaurant recommended by our tour escort on our own instead. Quan Ju De was a great experience! We ordered duck and pancakes and had lots to eat, and an authentic meal. Quan Ju De is off the pedestrian walkway, we walked there from the Regent hotel. It was also nice to have a break from the group at this point. From talking with our group today, the food at the opera was not great, and the music, while a cultural experience, was not so enjoyable by many. I suggest you utube it to get a sense. We head home tomorrow. What an absolutely fantastic experience. Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxlady Posted May 22, 2012 #700 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thank you so much for the information. Have a wonderful trip home. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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