Day 10: Shanghai, Wuzhen & Hangzhou [China no. 11]
[Note: Read a more chronological account of Day 10 on calpolymbatrip.com]
Having enjoyed quite a party the night prior (a very sincere Thank You to Alex Smayda) many from our group were a bit sluggish, tired, and very much recovering from the mysterious Mao Tai drink (imagine incredibly strong sake that tastes horrid and leaves a lingering flavor in your mouth all night) as we made the several hour bus drive from Shanghai to Hangzhou. Somewhere between the two cities we stopped for lunch and some free time at the historic village of Wuzhen.
Wuzhen is an active village that remains a functional example of how life was conducted hundreds of years ago. Many of the people we saw that afternoon still live in the village, in more rustic buildings than we had seen previously, and spend their time working in the many shops and attractions that dot the community. I took very few photographs (evidently the heat, a bit of dehydration, and the level of fun I enjoyed the night prior really took a toll on me) but will always remember the experience.
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