June 16th, 2010 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
One of the more popular theories on the origins of the Dragon Boat festival is as remembrance of the search for the suicidal ancient scholar Qu Yuan. Accused of treason this popular poet drowned himself after being banished. Local residents are said to have raced around the waters try to rescue him or retrieve his [...]
June 15th, 2010 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
My memories of Shanghai always involved traffic jams and general difficulties in getting around on the city’s only jam packed subway line.
How things have changed! The Shanghai metro system is now extensive and still expanding providing excellent coverage. This combined with perhaps a few newly constructed roads has resulted in Shanghai being much more manageable.
One [...]
June 7th, 2010 | by admin | published in where am i
After a wonderful few days in the Philippines I am back in Shanghai for a few more days before heading to Beijing at the end of the week.
