Beijing Christmas Bling!

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December 26th 2012

Published: December 26th 2012

My brother said, “I guess it’s too bad you’re in Beijing at this time, no decorations to get you into the Christmas spirit.” I laughed, “Are you kidding? Nobody does bling like the Chinese. The Christmas decorations are great. The outdoor displays at shopping centres are huge and colourful!" I hope my photos capture the bling. While I have you captive, maybe I'll tell you something... 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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26th December 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Yup, You Captured the Bling
What great photos. Thanks for sharing these. It is nice to have some more blogs from you.

12th March 2014

The Great Walsh of China
Sheila Walsh

I'm off again!
Hi Brendan, Thanks for that. I've just returned to China after Spring Festival holidays and even blogged about the flight. In the next few months I'll be going south in China, over to Burma and then maybe northeast and into North Korea. Thanks for following, Sheila

8th January 2013

bertn
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What can I say - your photos said you had a Merry Chinese Christmas. I think you will have a wonderful one anywhere in the world you find yourself at Christmas time. It is all about you and not about where you are. Belated Merry Christmas!

12th March 2014

The Great Walsh of China
Sheila Walsh

Seasonal bling
Thanks, I note that Spring Festival bling is still to be seen. I saw big shiny Santa faces on the door of a fast food restaurant in Zhengzhou a few days ago - in March! The Chinese love sparkling colour at any time. Sheila

19th January 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Bling, bling and more bling
Indeed you have captured the bling! I love that Christmas tree. Thanks for the photos of the sweeping. Looks cold.

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