Category Archives: Shanghai

Last impressions

Posted on July 26, 2009 by

I would have left soon after my work trip if not for E’s reception and the trip he planned to Jinshan. I hate to admit that my lack of knowledge of technical terms in Chinese prevented me from really meaningful … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Shanghai

Marriage market

Posted on July 25, 2009 by

征婚启示 A phenomenon seen only in China. Middle-aged men and women descend upon People’s Park in Shanghai on a Sunday morning.  They don’t look like your typical morning jogger. Well-meaning parents do their Sunday matrimonial marketing. I took a closer … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Shanghai

Another slogan

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

Slogan obsession is everywhere in China, since the days of Mao. More modern ones even do with a bit of wit. This is a pair of eclipse glasses I found in the lounge of the hostel I stayed at in … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, China, Eclipse, Shanghai

Total solar eclipse – Jul 22 2009

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

The group I traveled with arrived at Jinshan beach about an hour before first contact was due to start.  We rented a van that took us from Shanghai city to the small coastal town which was supposedly one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, China, Eclipse, Shanghai