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November 5th 2007
Published: November 5th 2007
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Well...where do we start?? Arrived in Shanghai after a 10 hour flight and no sleep! Saw an amazing sunrise over China from our plane. We got on the Maglev train from the airport to the city centre - it travelled at 450 km/h - pretty cool! We arrived in the city centre with very heavy backpacks and spent ages looking for somewhere to stay. We actually ended up asking a french guy and he showed... Read Full Entry



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10p melon sticks10p melon sticks
10p melon sticks

...from street seller
the bund sightseeing tunnelthe bund sightseeing tunnel
the bund sightseeing tunnel

the pod takes you across the river...
the tunnelthe tunnel
the tunnel

the light show in the bund sightseeing tunnel
Shanghai at duskShanghai at dusk
Shanghai at dusk

the view of Shanghai from the TV Tower at dusk...very smoggy
Mikey at the TV TowerMikey at the TV Tower
Mikey at the TV Tower

if you look closely at the skyscraper opposite you can see the workman hanging his washing out!
roundaboutroundabout
roundabout

...it's a long way down!
cheerscheers
cheers

Mikey enjoying a 'James Bond' at the highest bar in the world...Cloud 9
kaz at cloud 9 barkaz at cloud 9 bar
kaz at cloud 9 bar

enjoying a yum yum at the highest bar in the world
Shanghai efficiency...Shanghai efficiency...
Shanghai efficiency...

train arrival time on the metro system...bang on time aswell!
model of Shanghai at urban planning centremodel of Shanghai at urban planning centre
model of Shanghai at urban planning centre

...the present and the future
time for a coffee...time for a coffee...
time for a coffee...

with woolly and woof
spelling mistake!spelling mistake!
spelling mistake!

sign for foot tunnel should have said 'across people's ave' (the road)...with traffic assistant below looking very busy



8th November 2007

Fresh off the plane eh???!
Lol. So fab to hear from you guys, it reminds me of my trip..... You both look well and you'll learn so much on the way esp about each other lol. Can't wait for the next installment =)
8th November 2007

Happy Trails
Great pictures. What a good job one of you is good looking!!! Have a safe and brilliant journey. from all here, at work and at play.
8th November 2007

In the pink
I must say that button is sewn on well on that pink striped T shirt. Great photos! Love Mum X
8th November 2007

High rise workman
The chap hanging washing out was actually the window cleaner waving for help!! PS Where's Shanghai? Dad X
9th November 2007

chow yun fat!
hey chick - looks like you're having a blast! mmm, bbq octopus! haha, could be worse, you could be trying to flog off egyptian cotton towels for spending cash! hehe, take care you two, love the pics! x
9th November 2007

Beats Acton?
Great photos, looks like you're having fun. Shanghai looks awesome, it's not helping my travel bug at all!! Keep smiling...
11th November 2007

Wow
Hello lovelies, Wow, your trip is looking absolutely amazing. I love the photos. Reading about what you are eating out there is making me hungry. Must be very tasty eating actual Chinese food. I'm looking forward to reading your next blog. Keep safe and enjoy every second of your trip around the world. Miss you guys, Danielle xxxx
11th November 2007

fab!
pictures r great good to hear from u ... ps ur green tea is going down well :)

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