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Shanghai



10-05-2005



Very nice Westin hotel, but we only spent a few hours in it after getting in late and leaving early.
It was very grey and rainy all day, results of a typhoon in S. China Sea. Our first stop was the 'Bund' (pronounced as German – bundt) district – Shanghai’s old colonial section. The big feature here is the view of the new section, Pu Dong, across the river. I’m sure if we could have seen it through the rain and clouds it would have been spectacular.
Shanghai has incredible architecture, very modern and very interesting designs, even more so than HK. I wish I could have photographed it.

Next was a visit to an Oriental rug factory. Girls meticulously tying knots in the fabric... it takes months to years to produce one fine silk rug. We were given a tour but the main intent of the visit was to sell us rugs. It worked well. While I was having a smoke break L. purchased one.

After the rugs came a traditional Chinese lunch of dim-sum dumplings, noodles and vegies. My serving of noodles smelled like a rancid can of Crisco, I let them go.

Next came a large Chinese garden and old town, similar to our China Towns. Saw a favorite local treat of "pigeon on a stick". Couldn't believe it at first seeing little bird feet and head sticking out of the meat on a skewer stick. Unfortunately I couldn't get a photo. Update: I did get some photos while in the Lesser Gorges.

There were lots of shops selling Chinese trinkets and junk. Leslie managed to purchase a sack full of it (do you see a pattern developing).
From here we’re off to the ship and on our way up the river. Glad that I brought the CoolPix, was perfect size and easy to use while juggling umbrella and fit easily under the raincoat.

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