We were level happy to host Fabi as our first foreign guest in Shanghai. I think he survived reasonably well (also complaining a bit much about the food, such as chicken feet ;-)). As we had to plan the program during the work week, only, we focused on the evening program Continue reading “First Visitor”
Relaxed in Shanghai
We have our first weekend in Shanghai after 4 weeks of traveling. I had a bumpy start – only finished work at 3am on Saturday morning. But we quickly turned the weekend around with a (nice) massage, (we are now members at dragonfly, which makes it more reasonable) and picked up my changed shirts from WWChen Continue reading “Relaxed in Shanghai”
Hong Kong ever again
It has not slipped the notice of the avid readers that we returned from Chengdu on the 7th, leaving us with a few more days of annual leave. And where to better spend these days than in … of course, Hong Kong. Continue reading “Hong Kong ever again”
Pandas
With one extra day to spare after our disastrous night with the Chinese zombies, we set out to explore Chengdu. Surprisingly to us, the town is very charming. The town is clean, attractions are spacious and well maintained, shops and restaurants are high quality (some even up to western standards).
First, we explored the Giant Panda Research Center. This is the main attraction of Chengdu. The Institute is specialized on the breeding of Giant Pandas and does so very successfully. Continue reading “Pandas”
On the top of the world
National Day holidays and annual leave are coming to an end. It’s time to remember.
Our first trip led us to Chengdu for a trek into the Minya Konka mountain range, south west of Chengdu. I had been in Germany the week before, so I was able to travel in style: Arrive in Shanghai on 27.09., packing and leaving for Chengdu with Michi on the 28th. Our guide picked us up from the airport and dropped us of at our hotel (“Traffic Hotel”… some advanced marketing was at play to come up with that name). In the evening, we did some last minute shopping and explored the old streets of Wuhouci (old temple surrounded by old-style streets with a lot of bars, restaurants and live music, sometimes two singers in the same bar (singing different music…)).
Bye bye Berlin
Back at TXL en route to PVG. One week in Germany was great to see friends and parents. I really enjoyed the talks and am very thankful for the sh&@load of great advice. It helped a lot to put things in perspective and find a good way forward. Overall, time has been way to short to see friends and family. Also, in all the clean air I already feel like I have to start smoking. Continue reading “Bye bye Berlin”
Hong Kong – You can check in any time you like…
Hong Kong is and will be one of my/our favorite cities. Its simply an awesome place; Asian culture with British politeness, automatic taxi doors and egg waffles. What more can you possibly want. Continue reading “Hong Kong – You can check in any time you like…”
Untour Shanghai
Tonight, we took our streetfood expedition to another level and went out with the pros from untour Shanghai on the night market tour. We started on Shouning Lu and ended in (the east part of) Fangbang Lu.
To get right to the point: We tried the snake. It was disturbingly delicious. Continue reading “Untour Shanghai”
Geneva Convention
“1h Chinese Massage”.
I was not aware of the fatal consequences of this simple request. One hour of intense pain ensued. A people that can endure such torture is not to be messed with.
Michi enjoyed it but it is common knowledge that women are tougher than men.
Fish no chips
We finally tried one of the fish “restaurants” at Fuxin East road. Three types of fish, clams and crab (tried neither bullfrog nor snake). Food is fresh as can be and extremely tasty. Not cheap but well worth it. Continue reading “Fish no chips”