Hanging Out in Hangzhou

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December 7th 2013

Published: December 7th 2013

The Venetian merchant Marco Polo visited Hangzhou in the late 13th century. He referred to the city as "beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world" - and this first-ever travel blogger knew his stuff! “ Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below." This is the Chinese equivalent of “Heaven on earth.” I went to Hangzhou for a three-day weekend at the end of November and it was very ... Read Full Entry

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Sheila Walsh

The Great Walsh of China

Hi, This blog is what it says in the title: The Great Walsh of China - an Irish grannie in China and beyond. That's me - I'm a "mature traveller" which means I'm on the sunny side of 65 and I've been getting around a lot in recent years. My five kids have grown up and are scattered throughout the Western world. I now have five delightful grandchildren. For some years I've been taking overseas assignments so I can see the world and meet the people in a way I could never afford as a tourist. I first came to China in March 2011 to do an office job in Beijing. I had a great life but had to retir... full info

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8th December 2013

frankardenas
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I love your pictures, you must be quite a professional, beautiful!

12th March 2014

The Great Walsh of China
Sheila Walsh

wannabe photographer!
Hi, Thanks for your kind words. I haven't the patience to be a very good photographer. I just point and shoot - and "zoom" on a good day. I'm glad you enjoy simplicity, Sheila

30th December 2013

Lou Moreau
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This was sure worth the long read!
Hey Sheena or "the Great Walsh": Really enjoyed your travel blog for the photos and detailed account of your travels. You really get so much out of your experiences and soak up all that you see, taste, hear, and feel. Keep on trekkin' my friend.Lou

12th March 2014

The Great Walsh of China
Sheila Walsh

Thanks, keep following!
Hi Lou, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm back in China now so I've just blogged about my flight here. I'll be off to the south of China and Burma soon. Watch this space, Sheila

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