May 20 — So far one of my favorite days of the program was the trip down the Goddess Stream. This offshoot of the Yangtze River is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.  Our small boat floats down the river, engulfed by the steep cliffs and towering mountains on all sides.  The peaks of the mountains poke out of the fog, which adds a mysterious feeling.  Our tour guide told us that green tea leaves are grown up high in the mist.  It is an incredibly peaceful place, especially compared to the cities where most of our time has been spent.  Quite a ways down the stream we stop at a dock to watch some of the locals perform songs and dances for us.  This is such an incredible place, I could have spent hours just looking around and been completely happy.