On the Bund

On the Pudong side of the Huangpu riverfront. The end of a fun day.

December 21st 2006
A day of touring the world's 3rd largest city is filled with laughs and surprises and at least one "near miss". O'k, how can you not laugh when the pedestrian tunnel trip under the river turns out to be a Disney ride china style. Complete with laser lights and a dramatic trip announcer. Or, the funny "chinglish" interpretations seen all over the city. Laughter is also the best survival techniq ... read more

Asia » China » Shanghai

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

Message Follow (2) Comment

Schroeder family

Shanghai Sheri

In 2006, our family began what we thought was a 3 year adventure of living and traveling in China. But like Gilligan, our 3 year tour turned into something much longer and deeper than we expected. This was just the beginning of our cultural travels and blogs. 3 years turned into 6 years and included a time of residence in South Korea as well. The kids have all transitioned into and out of college leaving us as empty nesters, but not empty of ambitions to continue to explore the world. Come along with us as we seek to expand our understanding of this marvelous world in which we live! ... full info

Joined	November 28th 2006	Trips	0
Last Login	March 17th 2024	Followers	2
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	1
Blogs	61	Guestbook	64
Photos	1,754	Forum Posts	1

[photo=761430]

[blogger=27282]

[photo=761430]

[blog=112615]

[blogger=27282]

Top Photos Blog Map

Tot: 0.163s; Tpl: 0.003s; cc: 8; qc: 39; dbt: 0.0923s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb