Hi Gina,

Sorry for the delayed response to you.  I have been extremely busy with kids and more travel since my visit to China.

I am doing well and still trying to catch up on work and the house.  Thank you for emailing me.

My children and I had a great time in China.  We just wish it was long than it was.

I have recommended the trip to many people so far.  I am working with Sister cities here in Jacksonville.  They have partnered with China and we have 4 major cities from China who have come to Jacksonville and are contributing to our industry here in Jacksonville.

I will be helping people interested in visiting China.  I will be recommending your agency for most of their travels. 

As for the night train, which was wonderful. I will not recommend or book anyone who has to share a room with anyone who does not speak English and prohibits smoking in a certain section of the train.  The smoking issue on the train was terrible.  We could smell the people smoking on the train the whole time.  Americans are getting away from smoking here and smoking on public transportation here is prohibited. 

I recommend a contact person here in the U.S. if there is any issue before or during future trips to China.  This will be helpful and comforting to American travelers knowing they can communicate with someone who somewhat familiar with China.  Also answer question about accommodations and transportation.

I plan on getting a website established soon and will promote your company if you would like.  Let me know.  I would be glad to sponsor any of the employees I met to come here and visit if you would like.  I will help them to see some of our interesting cities and areas they would like to visit.

Thanks for all your help and for a memorable trip for myself and my children.  We plan on coming back within the next 2 years. I may come sooner for business with Sister Cities.

I will submit feedback to TripAdvisor.

Have a great week.

Claire Meadows