It was fascinating to learn and about where the raw materials come from and how the paper starts from pulp, removing the water, then chemically treated to HUGE rolls, approximatly 20 tons; these rolls are then treated depending on how thick the paper is going to be. Kecia found it interesting how the pulp from Brazil is from the Ecualiptis trees, and now they are starting to grow these trees in Southern China, however, it will take at least 9 years to grow. 
In 2006 Storaenso met the demand for paper here in China that now they are starting to export around the world.
Amy was surprised to hear that because of the Olympics here in China in 2008 the demand for paper will increase even more because of all the advertising that will be done over the next year.
We have learned so much more than just business in China, but the life of an ex pat. Each of us find it just as interesting to find out about an industry to the personal lives of the people that we have met that have picked up their lives and families to move to China. Each individual has their own story and feelings about life in China.
After lunch we headed to the Lingering Gardens with one of the best tour guides in SuZhou, David. David is a local to SuZhou and used to be a tour guide, however, now only does tours like this on special occasions. He was able to give us the story behind the gardens, the window frames, the rocks, and the meanings. The gardens were so much more peaceful today than the day we visited the Humble Gardens because there were not as many people.
Then the group headed back to Shanghai for a wonderful Birthday Dinner for our very own Kecia, we visited a restaurant that had a face changing dancer.
Here is a little video of the dancing, it was phenomenal.
Happy Birthday Kecia. Yet another lovely day that words cannot describe.
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