Hi All,
I apologize for the delay in a new post. We have had a major computer issue. So I will do my best to patch some info on the rest of our voyage. Shanghai was an interesting place , it's a city of 17 million people. Some of our highlights were shopping in a truly magnificent market place. The old architecture you would think of when you think of China. Interesting roof structure , and intricate wood work detail . The markets were full of all kinds of things from dried bat (food!) to all kinds of knock off name brand clothes, watches, bags , etc.. The bargaining was relentless!! Not rude but relentless. We typically paid about 30% of the starting price or we walked away.
We did find some very cool artwork in a different location the 2nd day.
We attended a Chinese Acrobatic show that was amazing!
One of the great things about China was that we stayed on the ship from Hong Kong to Shanghai , only 160 travellers were on the ship for the two day voyage. It was excellent. They did dress up meals w/ a menu and wait staff for us!
We are all doing well . Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Best Capt ron
Latitude 34'41 N
Longitude 135'012 E
I apologize for the delay in a new post. We have had a major computer issue. So I will do my best to patch some info on the rest of our voyage. Shanghai was an interesting place , it's a city of 17 million people. Some of our highlights were shopping in a truly magnificent market place. The old architecture you would think of when you think of China. Interesting roof structure , and intricate wood work detail . The markets were full of all kinds of things from dried bat (food!) to all kinds of knock off name brand clothes, watches, bags , etc.. The bargaining was relentless!! Not rude but relentless. We typically paid about 30% of the starting price or we walked away.
We did find some very cool artwork in a different location the 2nd day.
We attended a Chinese Acrobatic show that was amazing!
One of the great things about China was that we stayed on the ship from Hong Kong to Shanghai , only 160 travellers were on the ship for the two day voyage. It was excellent. They did dress up meals w/ a menu and wait staff for us!
We are all doing well . Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Best Capt ron
Latitude 34'41 N
Longitude 135'012 E
Wonderful to see you back on the blog. We missed you. It has become a morning ritual. I hope your former pictures and blogs are safe.China is in the news right now because of the trade mission taking place. Interesting that you were there at the same time.Great pictures again.Father and son looking good!
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Love to all, Mom
we've missed you so. you're in China and we're all in Belmont. with a little luck, Dec will have a big boy bed. Enjoy Tokyo, love to all, Bub and Bump.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear your latest updates...loving your pictures, they are really telling the story along with your fabulous blogging....have fun in my old 'hood....
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Meghan
Hi Everyone, I really missed your blog this week. I check it every day. I will really miss it once you're home. Your pictures are great. I love the one of Layne & the little boy and the one of Declan & John. Shanghai sounds like quite a place. It will probably be funny not to have to bargain for things once you get home. I glad you're all doing well and I hope you stay that way. Love, Lisa Pizza
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