Shanghai Expo 2010: European Pavilions

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May 20th 2010

Published: May 29th 2010

Our second day at the World Expo in Shanghai was just as exciting. Two metro rides to the Expo and we're off. This time around, we found the shorter route to the gate and decided to indulge the kids with a KFC lunch. (After the Cantonese lunch yesterday, and the Bi Feng Tang take- out duck dinner last night, they must be hankering for good old-fashioned chicken drumsticks and fries! ) Kids' ... 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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Still inside the Germany Pavilion

An energy ball that sways right, left and around as you scream at the top of your lungs. Took a shot as I was comfortably sitting on the floor @3rd level.

Estonia

Vibrant colors!

huh?

Kids Rule!

We're bragging here. Just our way of thanking some good friends for the VIP passes we got. Read: we skipped lines!

Netherlands

Happy Street? Well, that 's how it looks from this angle. (Btw, across is Haiku, a good Japanese resto on the 2nd floor. Grnd flr is a pizza resto)

Croatia

Russia

Romania

Iceland and Ukraine Pavilions

Luxembourg

Getting 'Stamped' in Lithuania

Kids enjoyed having their passports stamped for visas in various pavilions.

Sweden Pavilion

There was a small play area right outside the Swedish Pavilion.

Inside Sweden Pav

upside down furniture, anyone?

Idling the Time Away By the France Pav

While the kids rule the grounds, the adults sit it out for a deserving break .

Inside France Pavilion

There was a courtyard, complete with water fountain and plant-covered walls.

Inside France Pavilion

Forgive my ignorance, but will someone pls tell me what this sculpture is? A Rodin? No? Tell me pls.

Inside France Pavilion

This Chinese couple unfolded their stools, and proceeded to enjoy a foot massage. Hmmmm, sweet?

Visa from Denmark

Latvia and Poland Pav in the background

Yao Ming in Lithuania?

Inside Lithuania Pavilion

They definitely take their basketball seriously here!

29th May 2010

EuroTraveler
Jeff Titelius

What a fascinating journey!
Hey Lili. Great articles on the Expo. I can't believe you're actually there!! I am so jealous. I wrote an article in my Examiner column when the Expo opened but would have loved to include some of your insights and helpful tips....and the comments about food of course. Too bad about the Euro pavilions. At least you have plenty of time to go back with reservations in hand. Take care my friend. Looking forward to your next article. Jeff

29th May 2010

liliram
liliram

hi there, jeff
Election over , my candidate lost. So, I'm back to my "old normal" ---- how i missed it! Take care , too.

9th June 2010

Tom
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VIP Tickets
Hello, You mentioned having VIP tickets, or a pass? I was wondering if that's something available for the general public to buy? If so, where did you get them? I'd really like to avoid waiting in the sun for several hours to get into a pavilion! :) Thanks, Tom

17th June 2010

liliram
liliram

VIP Tickets
Tom, I sent you a PM. Hope u got it.

18th June 2010

Ted
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We just got back after spending 3 days at the expo but saw much less becuz of the huge lines. How can u get a VIP pass?

19th June 2010

liliram
liliram

Answers to Queries
Received quite a number of queries on how to get a VIP pass. So, I thought I'd post this here rather than send a PM. We were lucky to have been issued those VIP passes by our consulate in Shanghai. They worked in Asia, but not in Europe and the Americas area where they required at least a day's notice or reservation.

23rd June 2010

Irina
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VIP passes
Hi!!! Would you be so kind to tell me how could you get a VIP pass? Thank you in advance for attention! Best regard Irina

28th June 2010

Margaret
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VIP passes
Hello, Sounds like there are a lot of interesting way to view the Expo. You have mentioned several times about the VIP passes. May I ask you how we Public can get access to them? We will be visiting the Expo site in August, and don't mind paying extra for the VIP passes. Do you have a link that you can send me to look into? Much thnx. Margaret.

9th August 2010

Dennis
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VIP Passes
Hello: Can you tell me how I can get 3 VIP passes to the Expo. I will be coming from Bangkok, 2 Americans and 1 Thai. Can I buy them somewhere at a consulate or a travel service and if so which one or where or who to see. I will be going Sept. 4..... Reply greatly appreciated......thank you

10th August 2010

liliram
liliram

VIP PASSES
You have to go to your respective consulates to get your VIP passes. I arranged mine through our consulate in Shanghai. They are not for sale. We were simply fortunate that our group was favored with these passes.

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