When NY started flying to Shanghai, China last spring I honestly had no desire to go with him. The fact that it's a foreign country with strict regulations ruled by a communist government scared me. Add to the mix a language that I can't understand and written symbols that are beautiful to see but impossible (for me) to decipher ... well, I had no plans on taking a holiday to China. Ever. I do ... continue reading...
A Chinese Thanksgiving
When we decided to spend Thanksgiving together this year in China, we were resigned to the fact that we'd be foregoing the traditional American Thanksgiving feast. We thought perhaps there might be an opportunity to have Peking Duck, or some other local favorite, but knew we wouldn't be having mashed potatoes, stuffing, or cranberry sauce, let alone turkey. We were mistaken! Thanks to the ... continue reading...
Shanghai Bicycles
Something tells me that bicycles are a major mode of transportation in Shanghai, China. What do you think? June 25, 2011 - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 ... continue reading...
Wordless Wednesday – Little Chinese Boy
(Click on photo for larger image) NY captured this adorable little guy by the river in the old part of Shanghai, China. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 For more WW visit the WW Hub. ... continue reading...
Favorite Photo Saturday – Shanghai Fisherman
Today is “Favorite Photo Saturday”. We take a lot of photos every week. Sometimes hundreds! Seriously. (Love digital photography!) So we decided to choose one favorite from our camera each week and post it on Saturday. We hope you’ll join us!! Just leave your link in the comments so we can drop by and see your favorite photo of the week. While in Shanghai, NY took this photo of a fisherman ... continue reading...