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SHANGHAI
March 7, 2010 - Shanghai, China
DAY ONE: Here I am, eight days after the first day we arrived in Shanghai, China’s largest city, and I am just now starting to write my journal entry on the two overnights we spent in this very cold, wintry city. The sea days have been very few and far between, making it nearly impossible to stay up-to-date with journaling. Add in the fact that Shanghai marked our very first three-day visit to a port, followed closely by another triple hit with Hong Kong and there you have it…a reasonable...
By Erich DiCenzo in Where in the World is......Erich Roger DiCenzo?

Big Brother isn’t watching you!
March 5, 2010 - Shanghai, China
When one thinks of a communist country, what images come to mind?  Impoverished and frightened people, lack of progress, and most importantly, oppressive government.  Having visited Moscow five years ago, I’ve seen the manifestations of this in everyday life.  People look sad and tired, they dress in drab colors and shabby clothing, and they don’t aspire to do much with their lives.  The whole experience seemed shrouded in a cloud of grey and brown dust to my streak-free American...
By Nic in the best journeys aren't in straight lines

Shanghai
March 9, 2010 - Shanghai, China
  Ni Hao Shanghai then? Where does one begin? Busy place, be nice when it's finished! According tae Wikipedia - Shanghai proper (whetever that means) is the biggest city in the world by population. By jings it certainly feels like it. This place is massive and - noo whats the word - aye...'choca'. Booming is another word I would use tae describe Shanghai. There are already more skyscrapers here than in New York City, apparently, and there is room for tons more. Indeed, tons more are in the...
By Paul & Jacs in McPlodding Roond The McPlanet

Hong Kong & Shanghai
August 5, 2009 - Shanghai, China
 Hi all, Sorry we haven't been able to keep you updated this last few weeks, it has been really difficult trying to find a computer for longer than 10 minutes at a time.  So those of you that have been emailing me recently I haven't been ignoring you, I promise! and will reply as soon as I can. Well what can I say... we are well into our China leg of Jordy Racer/Ruthie Jean on tour, and the experience so far has been a mismatch of thoughts and feelings. First of all we really really...
By Ruth and Jordan in Jordy Racer & Ruthie Jean on tour 09/10!!

11. Last day in shanghai
July 28, 2009 - Shanghai, China
About to check out of hotel, no internet coverage for a while, as will be roaming streets etc till my train tonight to Xian, and that will arrive at 7:00am tommorow morning, its a 13 hour train ride.   Will update when there.  
By Steve in Malaysia and China

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Lambo Jumbo

Enter the Dragon

Skyscraper top through pointy wooden roof bits

Yu Yuen Gardens

Yuen whose army?

 

Jin Mao from Old City.

Bridge over mucky water

I'm Loving It.

Finger Licking Good

Old Town

 

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Chinese Commentary on Portsmouth Birmingham Game

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Jade Buddha Temple

Fish pond at the Jade Buddha Temple

 

Locals ballroom dancing on East Nanjing Rd

Shanghai Acrobatics Show