Blogs from Jing'an, Shanghai, China, Asia

Mon 18 December 2017 Depart Helsinki After breakfast we decided to walk to the Rock Church which was a block away from our hotel. After storing our cases in the lobby storage and adorning our snow clothes. It didn’t take us long to arrive at the Church which was literally built into the side of the hill. The pews were pine wood and the religious effects were modern. A baby in a manger was beautiful. The uneven rock walls were lit with purple lights and the roof was conical shaped made of strips of wood which were shaped into circles. We walked up the stairs to see the magnificent and very different view. It was impressive. Next, we went outside and climbed up the hill which was walking over the top of the church. Sheryl and ... read more

One of the many fabulous pastimes of Shanghai is the glorious Sip 'n' Paint. In this great place, you get the chance to learn how to paint your own amazing masterpiece whilst having a glass of wine!!!! img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431057706196.jpg~320x480 You did a girly event with several people and had a wonderful time. In fact you did it a few times!!! img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431057713876.jpg~320x480 (Precious and Kristen) You did a great job of the paintings, and they will be happy in their home in California! img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431057746275.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431057833056.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albu... read more

One of few times we get quite a lot of time of from work is during Chinese New Year, and you decided, along with Kristen and Paula, to visit lots of different places. img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/10991077_10206076626180195_8712193385303141503_n.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/11015084_10103059333223658_5493208801137181328_n.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/11034303_10103059333498108_3182481829469997182_n.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/11017685_10103059333278548_1938613057909623229_n.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/10981619_10103059333627848_607964310492849534_n.jpg~320x480 img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_200... read more

Katie, First time we met was picking you up at the airport and I knew you were more than an amazing person! Wishing you all the best and lots of luck on your Cali journey! Lots of love and pixie dust!! Heyni... read more

Being here for one year, you make amazing friends for life. And here are just some of the memories and friends that you have made out here; So here is brunch at Mr. Pancake with Matt (the guy now teaching your students) and Raquelle. I know that these two will definitely miss you! Visiting Lauren in Suzhou has become commonplace in your routine, and I'm sure you both will miss those adventures. Paula and Victoria had a great time with you over the year!!! Especially working with you at JQ! img=http://r... read more