Blogging from China?

I have read conflicting reports regarding access of blog sites from within China. China has restrictions on many Internet sites, so we may or may not be able to post directly to this blog. Some information points to an easing of these restrictions, as Google has worked through the concerns expressed by the Chinese government. In the event that we are unable to post directly to this site, we have set up an alternative solution. We have made plans to email the posts and pictures to a third party, and the posts will be made through that source. Hopefully we will be able to send and receive email during our travels. We leave in the morning and already our adventure has begun...