Panda Day 1

And we're off to see the pandas today and tomorrow, one of the highlights of the entire trip.    Today's stop is the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a lovely park with numerous panda viewing areas.

The walk into the park, with lots of flags and pandas.

Pandas basically eat, poop and sleep, and this guy has perfected the art.  

Probably the most exercise he gets all day, stretching for more bamboo. 

Oh yeah, this is much more comfortable.

Man, eating breakfast took a lot out of me.  Off to nap.

And the oh so cute baby pandas...

Pretty clear that Chengdu is the center of Panda-mania.

After our panda morning, we headed to Qingyamg Temple in the heart of the city.

Then back to the hotel for a bite to eat and nap before our 5 hour Chengdu Food Tour.  OMG.

Our wonderful salad at The Temple House Café.