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Shanghai

Gumby Goes Galavanting

June 2, 2009

in China, Gumby, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Travel, Yangshuo

Welcome!
I introduced you to Gumby, my latest blog mascot, back in Whistler, Canada. While it doesn’t exactly have the same ring as “Debbie Does Dallas,” I thought a little travelogue of Gumby’s travels would be a nice overview of our trip and a springboard for further posts on our adventures. 
And just a warning, folks, this [...]

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Enough With The Rain

May 20, 2009

in China, Shanghai, Travel

Another day in Shanghai and it rained all damn day long. For the first 15 minutes it was hardly a bother. It’s actually a novelty – Shanghai in the rain. Sure, we’ll go out and walk through the downtown, the rain is not a nuisance at all. A few hours later I want to strangle [...]

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My Feet!

May 19, 2009

in Uncategorized

Oh, my aching feet! I’ve got two bloody stumps! We walked ALL of Shanghai today! I think we overdid it.

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Shanghai is the Bomb

May 18, 2009

in China, Shanghai, Travel

Sorry Linyi, you just don’t rate! This morning I took the metro to the French Concession area, wandered around enjoying the sunshine, which I think will disappear tomorrow, and finally settled down for a late lunch at Wagas, a local cafe chain that serves coffee, sandwiches, pasta & salads. Best of all, they have free [...]

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Soon To Be Traveling – With a Mullet

May 17, 2009

in Blogging, China, Expat Life, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Travel, Updates, Yangshuo

Sorry folks, not much to blog about. It rained all weekend and I got a haircut, which depending on your definition, may or might not be a mullet. 
It’s not exactly what I wanted (who wants a mullet?) but I am going to live with it for a while. Although I’m not sure I want anyone [...]

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Inspiration

April 7, 2009

in Blogging, China, Interesting, Shanghai

I’m really enjoying these two blogs, written by a couple spending six months in Shanghai. They both feature beautiful photos. Sometimes it’s refreshing to see this country through new eyes! And these two have great eyes:
Jamie Sinz, particularly this post and Nik Daum, this post, among others.
I came to these blogs by way of Prêt [...]

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