A bit of perspective, and a cool piece of rock. ;)

Below you can see the crowd gathering near Lake Taihu, with the previously posted incense brazier smoldering ahead in the center. Our group is in the front (Jordan talking with Diane) and gathered off to the left in the photo below. We had already been on the boat at this point and were returning to our bus, but several scenic spots remained along the way.

(Below) I really don't know if the carved stone below represents the grave of someone historical or if it is just a marker of significance to the lake or the area we were in. All I know is that if I ever die, I would like a marker just like this. Now that i'm thinking about it, this stone would look amazing in any garden setting or as a front-lawn conversation piece. ;)

Bronzed.

A very cool statue representing a warrior from the days of old. There was some articles of historical significance mentioned during the taking of this photo but in the adventures that followed, I'm afraid I lost the information amidst the chaos of my mind. All I can think of looking back at this now is; I sure would like to accomplish enough in my lifetime to warrant a grand statue such as this. He must've been an important part of Chinese history to have been honored in such a way.

Oh the Artwork, the Magnificent Artwork.

As mentioned, the sculptures, the paintings...nearly everything was so intricately detailed and priceless in it's construction that mere photos do not do the pieces justice. Here's some photos anyways (see below) :) and now it's off to the Gardens....