Last stop: Guilin

We saved Guilin for last because I knew it would be beautiful and we were going to be there for our anniversary.

Driving through the countryside to the Reed Flute Cave we got to see mountains and the rice ready for harvest. 

Apparently you have to take your picture at Elephant Trunk Hill. 

We got to see pandas!

And also a kangaroo (in a zoo). 

Guilin is even beautiful at night! 

Then we took a boat to Yangshuo...

In Yangshuo, we took another little bike ride on some small country roads...

... ate some fried taro...

... and saw a show directed by the guy who did the 2008 Opening Ceremony.

We went to a "scenic area" to see some waterfalls and then spent our last night in China back in Guilin, with an excellent anniversary dinner at the White House Hotel restaurant.

What a great trip! Thanks again to everyone who supported me- ITU worlds was a great experience that I might want to repeat... someday... :)