Crisis! First Ian went down with the flu, then me and now it looks as though Richard may have it. We got a glimpse of Shanghai in the drive from the airport to the hotel, but now Ian has taken to his bed and I only have the energy and enthusiasm to make it down to the hotel restaurant. It's called Richard's bar, and is colonial and cosy, so not so bad.
The rooms in the Astor Hotel are enormous, grand and opulent, which is lucky as I've spent all day in it. I am very sorry that I didn't get to do the city tour of Shanghai, but so very grateful for a comfy bed all day. Louise and Richard took the tour to the Jade Buddha and the Yuyuan Gardens and I am really jealous that I have missed the porcelain gallery at the Shanghai museum because I did so want to see a Ming vase. Bless him, Richard has taken lots of photos and bought me a book of vases and a delicate pair of earrings from the museum.
In the evening I manage a short outing with Louise so at least I can say that I've been for a stroll on the Bund. The skyline is lit up in neon and its a total contrast to yesterday's rice terraces. We had planned expensive cocktails in a skyscraper bar to mark the end of our holiday, but sadly it all fizzled at the end. No worries, this trip was an amazing experience.
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| Richard's bar |
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| Oriental Pearl Tower |
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| View from The Bund |
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