Spring is in full bloom here in Shanghai and with Spring comes lots of changing weather. We have had days in the 40s and the next day in the low 80s with humidity. As usual the sky is a mix of smog, clouds and a general grayness however this morning the sky was crystal blue with not a hint of pollution as the winds and recent rain really cleared things up. Didi and I went for a walk this morning and I brought along my camera to capture the cherry blossoms and weeping willows around the property in their full springtime display of pink & white flowers and fresh green buds.
Mason arrived home safely from his school trip to Guilin. They had a great time and he came back with some amazing photos taken with his new i-Phone. I will try to get him to post a few here. The train ride was quite the adventure as they were in cabin sleepers - 6 bunks to a room - for twenty five hours one way. There were no proper seats just the bunks so everyone sat on the lower ones eating, playing cards and chatting. After about 8 hours of that people tried to get some sleep but not too successfully. Smoking is very prevalent in China and on the train is no exception - sounds like fun?! Once they arrived in Guilin they learned very quickly to guard their belongings as the crowds were incredible and the pick pockets and "snatch & runners" were numerous. One of his classmates got his camera taken but the students rallied and caught the guy and held him until the police arrived. Once they had their bearings and belongings secured the rest of the trip went very well. They visited parks, the river and Guilin mountains - which Mason described as Dr. Suess mountains - caves, and local restaurants and shops. We went out to dinner as a family on Friday night and listened to all Mason's exciting stories and viewed his photos. He was exhausted but had a really great experience.
I was in Qingdao most of the week and returned on Friday as well. This weekend the Formula One race circuit is in Shanghai and I have a ticket and will be going with a friend from Schneider Electric. Should be a fun day as the weather is very nice - not too hot or cold with lots of sun. I hope to get some good pics and will post them here along with some of Mason's Guilin photos.
Mason arrived home safely from his school trip to Guilin. They had a great time and he came back with some amazing photos taken with his new i-Phone. I will try to get him to post a few here. The train ride was quite the adventure as they were in cabin sleepers - 6 bunks to a room - for twenty five hours one way. There were no proper seats just the bunks so everyone sat on the lower ones eating, playing cards and chatting. After about 8 hours of that people tried to get some sleep but not too successfully. Smoking is very prevalent in China and on the train is no exception - sounds like fun?! Once they arrived in Guilin they learned very quickly to guard their belongings as the crowds were incredible and the pick pockets and "snatch & runners" were numerous. One of his classmates got his camera taken but the students rallied and caught the guy and held him until the police arrived. Once they had their bearings and belongings secured the rest of the trip went very well. They visited parks, the river and Guilin mountains - which Mason described as Dr. Suess mountains - caves, and local restaurants and shops. We went out to dinner as a family on Friday night and listened to all Mason's exciting stories and viewed his photos. He was exhausted but had a really great experience.
I was in Qingdao most of the week and returned on Friday as well. This weekend the Formula One race circuit is in Shanghai and I have a ticket and will be going with a friend from Schneider Electric. Should be a fun day as the weather is very nice - not too hot or cold with lots of sun. I hope to get some good pics and will post them here along with some of Mason's Guilin photos.
2 comments:
Wow, the landscaping is gorgeous there! I'd love to see some of the weeping willows too. So happy that Mason is home safe and sound. Looking forward to seeing some of his photos!
How beautiful the grounds are there and such delicate looking flowers.
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