this is an entry that i never finished or published while in Shaoxing. but since it's half-written, i may as well post it...
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it's an overcast Sunday morning in Shaoxing - perfect for coffee, a New York Times crossword puzzle and lounging around. the Heng-Hartes and i enjoyed glorious weather yesterday by spending the day (mostly) outdoors. we embarked late (so we thought) for the Orchid Pavilion (10 km away) and were pleasantly surprised by an essentially empty site. we explored paths that led us to different delights (pavilions, ponds, museums, wildlife, etc.)
after we having a pleasant lunch at a semi-hidden restaurant, we were shocked at how populated Orchid Pavilion had gotten in 45 minutes. there were tourist groups everywhere, complete with the sea of matching red caps and tour guides' megaphones!
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