Aug 4, 2010 - Shanghai Expo

August 4th was spent at the Shanghai Expo. ... Even though we had group reservation, we were required to line up for 2 hours (as oppose to the regular 4 hour line up).August 4th was spent at the Shanghai Expo. ... Even though we had group reservation, we were required to line up for 2 hours (as oppose to the regular 4 hour line up)....

Aug 3, 2010 - Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Acrobat

Hi. For dinner this evening, we ate Sichuan cuisine and attended the Shanghai Acrobat. ... Tonight, we were happy to celebrate together the birthday for Lily, Sandra and Ellen.Hi. For dinner this evening, we ate Sichuan cuisine and attended the Shanghai Acrobat. ... Tonight, we were happy to celebrate together the birthday for Lily, Sandra and Ellen....

Aug 2, 2010 - We've arrived to Shanghai!

After 3 hours of bus ride, we've arrived to Shanghai. ... Through the architecture of the buildings, we can identify highlights of Shanghai such as the French Concession and International Concession, Pearl Tower, etc. ... Initially, students stayed in the air conditioned room to battle the heat and humidity but later went out on deck to see Shanghai's city view. ...

Aug 1, 2010 - Hangzhou

Hi everyone.Hi everyone....

Jul 31, 2010 - Gao's Residence in the Muslim Quarter of Xian

Good evening. The rest of the day was spent mostly travelling as we flew from Xian to Hangzhou (2 hours from Shanghai). ... From the airport, we went straight to the hotel (located beside West Lake) to have our dinner and rest for the remainder of the evening.Good evening. The rest of the day was spent mostly travelling as we flew from Xian to Hangzhou (2 hours from Shanghai). ... From the airport, we went straight to the hotel (located beside West Lake) to have our dinner and rest for the remainder of the evening....

Jun 20, 2010 - Chang Xing

We went to the old town in Shanghai, Qibao. ... We also finally made it to the world expo after ten weeks in Shanghai. ... Looking forward to leaving Shanghai and exploring the rest of China. ...

Jun 18, 2010 - Last day in Shanghai

June 18th, (Sat - in China) 2010 This is our last day in Shanghai! All packed up and ready to go, well almost! I have 1 pair of shoes that may put my big bag over the weight limit. ... Maybe I can add them to Hai's bag!!!! The other bags are less heavy, but filled to the gills - no more room, thank goodness I didn't buy a single more thing!!! Hopefully my bigger stuffed Haibao will fit into my carry on backpack!!! We had on last night of fun in Shanghai. ... and we met Jack for dinner, and then a one stop subway trip to PuDong (we were shopping on NanJing!), where we traveled up the JinMao tower to catch a good look at all of Shanghai and its beautiful lights in the even. ...

Jun 17, 2010 - To Miss or Not to Miss :-)

Jun 17, 2010 - The final entry

We had lunch with one of our translators today- Lydia. She’s from the north or China, on the border of North Korea, and came to Shanghai to experience the big city and specialize in oncology. ... It is common that Northern Chinese are taller than Shanghainese or the southern provinces. ... No idea why! When the subject came up about having kids, I asked about the one-child rule that came about in 1978.We had lunch with one of our translators today- Lydia. She’s from the north or China, on the border of North Korea, and came to Shanghai to experience the big city and specialize in oncology. ... It is common that Northern Chinese are taller than Shanghainese or the southern provinces. ... No idea why! When the subject came up about having kids, I asked about the one-child rule that came about in 1978....

Jun 16, 2010 - We Got In.....yay!!!!!

June 16th (Thursday)- Shanghai We got into the China Pavilion!!! So here’s how it went. ... It absolutely took my breath away!! A POLITICAL SIDENOTE!!!: Apparently Hillary Clinton was there on May 22th (which was our 1st day in Shanghai!) It’s such a catch 22, because without Hillary we would not even have a pavilion in the expo…. ... (and in keeping in good relations with China, it should not even have been an issue!) Before her role as Sec of State, the idea was pretty much dead, until she got involved.June 16th (Thursday)- Shanghai We got into the China Pavilion!!! So here’s how it went. ... It absolutely took my breath away!! A POLITICAL SIDENOTE!!!: Apparently Hillary Clinton was there on May 22th (which was our 1st day in Shanghai!) It’s such a catch 22, because without Hillary we would not even have a pavilion in the expo…. ... (and in keeping in good relations with China, it should not even have been an issue!) Before her role as Sec of State, the idea was pretty much dead, until she got involved....

Jun 16, 2010 - EXPO and the paradigms of Eastern and Western Medicine

Well I did it. Luis was a nice guy, had lived in Shanghai for 3 years. ... The Canadian pavilion was excellent.Well I did it. Luis was a nice guy, had lived in Shanghai for 3 years. ... The Canadian pavilion was excellent....

Jun 15, 2010 - Randomness

Happy birthday to my favorite big brother, SEAN! Can’t wait to see you in about a month. Meanwhile, in Shanghai…… After sampling MANY foot massage hubs in China, we’ve found our place. ... It’s not fancy, but it’s clean, the techniques are excellent and the price is right.Happy birthday to my favorite big brother, SEAN! Can’t wait to see you in about a month. Meanwhile, in Shanghai…… After sampling MANY foot massage hubs in China, we’ve found our place. ... It’s not fancy, but it’s clean, the techniques are excellent and the price is right....