Revised 3-3-07
Our final destination was China's largest and
newest city, with 16–17 million people. The Chinese have a
saying something like this: If you arrive in Shanghai on
Tuesday, when you leave on Wednesday, there will be four more
skyscrapers.
Not being noted for my love of big cities, it
was my least favorite stop. Nonetheless, we saw beautiful things
and interesting sights. By this time, I was unable to take many
photographs (I counted on others in my group).
The famous Bund skyline Trade Center; buildings such as these are
seen for miles and miles in any direction Nanpu Bridge (from postcard) The beginning of our final Chinese lunch Cruise along the Grand Canal, A much photographed/painted bridge; Farewell party; Tiger, our national
guide, Farewell party; Tiger is in the
back next to Nila Farewell party; another view Farewell party; Mary Ann at right
CHINA 2005
Shanghai
along the Huangpu River
(yes, those are French fries)
built 600 years ago, in Yuyuan
with its water reflection,
it forms a perfect circle
is at lower left
