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I really enjoyed the table tennis today. I checked into the hotel, hurried back to the train, and rode over to the Expo Center. I had reserved tickets online last week, so I picked them up. There were two sessions today, and I\u2019ve missed half of the afternoon session. I thought seriously about buying tickets from some scalpers for tonight\u2019s session (sold out last week when I checked). I\u2019m glad I didn\u2019t. By the time I got back to the hotel at 7:00 pm, I was beat!<\/p>\n Video Links for short Championship clips of high-profile Chinese players:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/r6scukvm5l593m3\/15.4.28.Suzhou%20TT1m4v.m4v?dl=0<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/843767f6h3klp6q\/15.4.28.Suzhou%20TT2.m4v?dl=0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I was so busy getting to the site this afternoon that I didn\u2019t eat lunch, and my stomach is screaming for something. We\u2019ve been staying in so many hotels the last two years, I decided to try and accrue Marriott points. We finally reached \u201cGold\u201d level. This Renaissance is a Marriott property and Gold status means a room upgrade and access to the Executive Lounge. They advertise snacks and drinks, but by most people\u2019s definition, it was a full-blown meal. It included salads, fruits, vegetables, several main course items, and desserts, more than enough to get me full. The room is a suite. I wish I wasn\u2019t so tired so I could really enjoy it.<\/p>\n View from the room<\/p><\/div>\n I woke early, nervous about over-sleeping. I walked out the door at 5:05 am, arriving at Taiyonggong Station in time to catch the first train of the day at 5:20. It was as empty a train as I\u2019ve ridden since … Continue reading <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"