Thanks for the list, and I like your site! A lot of good info.
Here's another site I've found helpful during the wait. It's just one individuals thoughts on travel to China.
http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/triplist.html#questions
Here's a snippit from the site:
"Suggested chow includes assorted nuts, cup o' soup, ramen, prunes, coffee bags, tea bags, peanut butter, prunes, saltines, granola bars, Pringles, prunes, chocolate bars, gum, and dried fruit, especially prunes. And don't forget plastic utensils. And prunes."
Brandy