The Inside Story: Some Unfinished Business @World Expo in Shanghai

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July 21st 2010

Published: July 30th 2010

Here we go again. Just had to go back to Shanghai and cover more ground at the World Expo as well as spring a surprise to visiting friends who dropped by Manila on their way to China. What a pleasant time to be with friends who have become family over the years! The Pavilions I Missed Last Time Last time I was here with family, we covered all of 16 pavilions in 3 days in 3 zones: Asia (Shang... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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Pottery Making @Tunisia Pavilion

Pay 20 yuan and you get your own personalized pottery

For Sale @Philippine Pavilion

Refresh yourselves with local drinks from the Philippine Pavilion. This summer drink has tapioca pearls and cubed jello.

Inside Thai Pavilion

Inside Mexico Pavilion

An altar inside the Mexico Pavilion.

Nachos, Fajitas, Tamales

Lunch inside Mexico Pavilion. (Pricey. Food quality so so)

Personalized Pottery @Tunisia Pav

Garden Inside China Pavilion

Water is supplied from raindrops collected ; energy is solar-powered.

Long Lines for the China Pavilion

As we exited from the China Pavilion, we found these long lines of eager visitors.

Inside Australia Pavilion

Inside Italy Pavilion

Inside the Seeds Cathedral in UK Pav

Over 60,000 seeds!

I'm Done!

First 3 days at the Expo in May, we visited 16 pavilions. Next 3 days this July, we covered 29 more plus some repeats. In between, more stories to tell.........

5th August 2010

Manor Hotel
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Manor Hotel
Everyone like visiting cities and places because the generosity and travel tourism sector is booming with the recent hike in the number of travel tourists.

13th August 2010

anna
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accommodations for Expo
Hi! From your first blog about the Expo, you mentioned staying at the Shama Xujiahui serviced apartments. I tried contacting them but was told that they do not accept short stays. I am bringing my kids to the Expo for the October school break. Where would you recommend we stay that is reasonably-priced and can take in 6persons? I enjoy your blogs and keep reading them as I prepare for our own family Shanghai adventure. Many thanks!

13th August 2010

liliram
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Shama
Hi blu parasol. That's a pity. The first one we stayed in (Casa Regalla) was converted into a residential condominium, and now Shama won't accept short stays. We actually stayed a total of 5 nights the last time. Those are the only 2 we stayed in in Shanghai. We have not tried any other in the same category. Will ask around, hopefully in time for your trip arrangements soon.

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