Yesterday I was in China. I took many pictures (02_23_2004 in the photo blog) of my visits. The tours of the factories were nice. The train rides were exciting, as we went into the Red Country. It was nice to be able to share good times over a train ride and a bag of fish skin.

It is 10pm Tuesday, and I am getting ready to go to bed. Our flight is leaving at 11:50 am from Hong Kong on Wednesday. I will be in the air for 16 hours, and arrive back in Cleveland at 3:51pm Wednesday. I love that; getting another day!

This trip was nice, but not as adventurous as the last trip. I guess it had much to do with the fact that I was in HK for the first time. I ate more food this time, and was able to work less. We seemed to have more meetings than the last time. Although I am told that we are more busy that the last time; however I seemed to think that I did less. Not bad though.

As for coming back here anytime soon, lets just say, not any time soon. I think my trips to HK are exhausted for this year.

written on February 24, 2004
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I woke at 7 am to get to a train that took us to China. We went on several inspections of various factories. What a day. I got a chance to see what American consumerism can do to a country. Amazing. I was in a place that had a few Cleveland guys that were there setting up some machinery. Good to see Cleveland boys. Ha.

Images are in the Photos section of yesterday's Lan Tau island and fising village. What a trek. I saw the large Buddha, and took a ferry to and from the island. Great views of HK island. I will write more, but I have 5 more min left online. UGH!

Coming home Wednesday. I took some videos to post as well. You really get a taste of how this country exisits.

Lastly, there is a great shot of our sourcing guy and my father enjoying a nice bag of crispy tasty fish skins. Nothing beats a great conversation, and tasty crispy fish skin.

written on February 23, 2004
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