Monday, May 30, 2011

Day 9 Xiling Gorge














Xiling Gorge is lined with sheer limestone cliffs and is known for its many smaller gorges and caves.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Day 9 Xiling Gorge














Sailing towards Xiling Gorge.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Day 9 Three Gorges Dam Lock Passage














Traveling out of the Dam and towards the longest of the Three Gorges, Xiling.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Day 9 Three Gorges Dam Lock Passage














In the first photo you can see how our ship is well below the doors. We had to wait until enough water rushed in to bring us to the right height. You can see this difference in the 2nd and 3rd photos. We then had to wait for the doors to open so we could sail out of this last lock.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Day 9 Three Gorges Dam Lock Passage















James took a break from watching the ship sail through the locks by playing a few games of mahjong with the ladies.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Day 9 Three Gorges Dam Lock Passage














Ships settled in close to one another and very close to the wall of the lock. The ships had to attach themselves to beams on the wall, to keep them in place. The way they were attached allowed the ropes to float up or down with the water level.