Upon landing in China we were greeted by a couple of nice folks in hazmat suits. They quietly pointed a laser temperature gun at everybodys forehead to make sure nobody had the swine flu. If you are determined to have an elevated temperature, you and everyone within three rows of you must be quarantined for seven days. Slightly frightening.
We drove from Shanghai to Nanjing which is only about 150 miles but takes about 4 hours. The smog is almost unbelievable. I couldn't even see the buildings of Shanghai. These buildings were a good hour outside the city which seems endless.
Nanjing is surrounded by gentle mountains. Once inside the city, endless canopies of trees line the streets. This billboard was at one of the first busy intersections we came to in Nanjing. I believe it is some kind of Tai-Chi instruction manual.
This is the view from outside of the Jinling Hotel. I highly recommend the Jinling. I is right smack in the middle of the city. 
Here is a photo taken from the second floor lounge inside of the Jinling. You could always find some or all of us enjoying a Tsing Tao and some Chinese Pringles. You might also find highly fashionable Chinese men in bright pink Polo shirts and jeans. There will be many more pictures to come...
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