Editor's Note: Max recovered relatively quickly, without the help of his mother's suggested vodka cure-all. He even managed to wake up in time to watch the big game, but alas, it wasn't being shown. Max survived the flight home, marked once again by a Lisa Ling sighting (she was on assignment for Explorer). China made for an enjoyable trip, and some decent photos... but Max hopes that the next time he returns, he'll be able to concentrate on exploring more of the culture, and avoid so many tourist activities... particularly visiting silk factories.