Aboard the Victoria Jenna on the Yangtze River sailing the Three Gorges Dam. Woke up early and took a Tai Chi class. On to a tour of the dam with several stops to look out at the massive structure. A model of the dam was very interesting and just the immensity is awesome. They can move four boats at a time in each direction and are building an elevator to move smaller ships. It is the largest hydroelectric project in the world which supplies about 4% of China’s power needs.
Back to the ship for a buffet lunch. We have two tables assigned to our group and there are other groups and individuals aboard. Some Canadians, Europeans and Chinese. Crew are young Chinese with very good English and bright smiles. The ship is very nice and clean. Our room is small, but comfortable with twin beds, a sitting area and balcony. The bathroom is larger than those on most cruise ships.
Went upstairs at 2 o’clock to watch the river and saw many boats and boys swimming. Barges with coal, trucks and containers passed to and from the dam. Just after 3 pm we started to the first gate. A barge pulled up beside us and two more boats behind. About 5 pm we moved through the gate and sat while the water rose. During dinner we passed through the fifth gate and back on the river. The captain’s reception and cocktail party was tonight and everyone looked festive in dress up clothes. Dinner was good and I was delighted as there were mashed potatoes and eggplant on the lazy susan tonight. Decided to miss the nightly entertainment and headed to bed.
Back to the ship for a buffet lunch. We have two tables assigned to our group and there are other groups and individuals aboard. Some Canadians, Europeans and Chinese. Crew are young Chinese with very good English and bright smiles. The ship is very nice and clean. Our room is small, but comfortable with twin beds, a sitting area and balcony. The bathroom is larger than those on most cruise ships.
Went upstairs at 2 o’clock to watch the river and saw many boats and boys swimming. Barges with coal, trucks and containers passed to and from the dam. Just after 3 pm we started to the first gate. A barge pulled up beside us and two more boats behind. About 5 pm we moved through the gate and sat while the water rose. During dinner we passed through the fifth gate and back on the river. The captain’s reception and cocktail party was tonight and everyone looked festive in dress up clothes. Dinner was good and I was delighted as there were mashed potatoes and eggplant on the lazy susan tonight. Decided to miss the nightly entertainment and headed to bed.
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