Shanghai: Pearl of the orient

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Hello alll,
We have had three great days in Shanghai. it is a fantastic combination of old and new and east meets west. The weather is simialr to Vancouver, about +6. We avoided rain.

We walked till we dropped and saw many interesting sights. off to Thailand tomorrow. Pictures to follow.

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Photos

Bund
Ladies getting their picture taken on the Bund, the river boardwalk separating old and new Shanghai

Old Shanghai
New Years Celebration

Barge
The river separates the old city from new Shanghai

Temple
City God Buddhist Temple worshipers burning incense in central old Shanghai temple

Shanghai skyline
At night all f the buildings have light shows

River view of hotel
This is a view of the Oriental Riverside, the hotel we stayed in .

Meat drying
This is a common scene in the older parts of Shanghai. meat is often drying along with laundry.

More New Years decorations
More decorations in yuyuan garden.

Comments

[Pat]

Hve fun and travel safely,

[Gail Burns]

thanks
thanks for keeping us so well informed. It is great to get short bulletins each morning. You might say so far so good. Enjoy Phuket. Love to the Doodys. attended Jim Mahon's funeral - uplifting and wonderful. (as things like that go). Weather good - turns colder tomorrow, but won't be too bad. Love, mom

[Linda M]

dream
Sounds like a dream. I'm looking forward to hearing more and seeing pics. L

[Auntie Pat]

Travels
Hello Ladies, Good to know you arrived safely. I was just thinking of you both this morning, then ... Here you are. Tired feet and all. I know Jack and AM are watching for your arrival. Anxious to see photos. Have fun. Love you both.

[Scott]

Great pics!
Such interesting archetecture

[john burns]

so the trip is marching on. you both are courageous souls and will have great reminiscencies when you return. we have to wait till san diego for yours muggs