JULY 4TH

Arrived in Shanghai yesterday afternoon on an early flight from Guilin. By the time we left for the aiport, Arnie was in real pain and unable to walk. We negotiated the flight and the airports in a wheel chair. He stayed in bed all afternoon and wasn't able to go on a evening boat ride in this incredible city of 18 million people. Yikes

This morning we went to a nearby hospital aided by Michael Han, our fearless tour leader, where we had a terrific experience, spending only 1 hour there, and learning that Arnie has a kidney stone. So much for a groin pull. He spent the rest of the day in bed drinking bottles of water and resting. Kate and I went to the Shanghai Museum which was sensational. More stall souvenir shopping in extreme heat persued by the most aggressive peddlers I've ever encountered. Little bit like being Princess Diana fleeing from the paparazzi. I went to buy some tea and had a tea tasting.

We spent some on the roof of our hotel drinking with the other parents on the tour which was a great way to end the trip. We fly out tomorrow!