tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post5650170192257228340..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Shanghai to HangzhouRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2368187665734022102013-05-24T22:30:35.425+01:002013-05-24T22:30:35.425+01:00Do you know? I don't think I do. In the 80s i...Do you know? I don't think I do. In the 80s it was all completely different from everything we were used to, but now it is so western, it could be any other great city of the world.<br />I don't think I could cope with the journey and all the travelling around for a month now - I find USA far enough to fly these days.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3342077920298949822013-05-24T20:28:05.792+01:002013-05-24T20:28:05.792+01:00What a fantastic opportunity. Do you fancy a retur...What a fantastic opportunity. Do you fancy a return trip to retrace your steps Rosemary? Mr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73517789908344331422013-05-24T10:37:24.523+01:002013-05-24T10:37:24.523+01:00Hope your trip is going well.Hope your trip is going well.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33485523856793308932013-05-24T10:31:49.995+01:002013-05-24T10:31:49.995+01:00Your colage picture is fantastic, certainly the Pu...Your colage picture is fantastic, certainly the Pudong part.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86849279248039752842013-05-23T20:07:29.349+01:002013-05-23T20:07:29.349+01:00Dear Olympia - how I wish I had a digital camera t...Dear Olympia - how I wish I had a digital camera then. We are so fortunate these days that we can just take as many photos as we want without having to worry about the cost of buying and developing films which I am sure you remember used to be very expensive. I have enjoyed thinking back to the time of our trip and recalling some of the incidents that occurred whilst we were there.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42743354093536655892013-05-23T19:21:03.405+01:002013-05-23T19:21:03.405+01:00The differences seen in growth with the passage of...The differences seen in growth with the passage of time! You've had an interesting trip with plenty of experience and thankfully has not been that accident! I liked the river with water lilies and beautiful gazebos!Thank you for sharing your images !oldthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792844004937988499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1212124511504009252013-05-23T13:42:09.962+01:002013-05-23T13:42:09.962+01:00I should imagine that your brother-in-law would be...I should imagine that your brother-in-law would be surprised if he saw my photos of Shanghai.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12452096507193136652013-05-23T11:44:14.128+01:002013-05-23T11:44:14.128+01:00Quite a change! My husband's brother was worki...Quite a change! My husband's brother was working for seven months in Shanghai in Expo a few years ago. Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38096553262243093342013-05-23T11:31:16.943+01:002013-05-23T11:31:16.943+01:00The lakes do not look as lovely as they should fro...The lakes do not look as lovely as they should from my film photos. Being film I also had to limit myself as to how many photos I took. We forget how easy it is today when we can just shoot away to our hearts content, and then recharge the batteries in the hotel room ready to do the same thing again.<br />As one commenter mentioned the lakes must have been the inspiration for the Willow Pattern design.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41073574286992228962013-05-23T10:38:30.900+01:002013-05-23T10:38:30.900+01:00It must have been interesting receiving insights i...It must have been interesting receiving insights into what was happening in each city through the exchange of conversation with officials as well as enjoying the cultural aspects of entertainment and refreshments. Lovely to think there was a shared scientific and environmental interest. The visit to the beautiful Lakes must have been particularly memorable. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67746129085458095952013-05-23T09:04:45.428+01:002013-05-23T09:04:45.428+01:00Dear Rosemary - I remember reading that they call ...Dear Rosemary - I remember reading that they call us "big nose" people - they were very keen to talk to us in English having never had the experience of talking to an English speaking person before. They also wanted to quiz us on whether we had "back doors" giving access to better jobs and opportunities. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68325388332503885162013-05-23T08:47:37.363+01:002013-05-23T08:47:37.363+01:00Dear Perpetua - it is interesting how much actuall...Dear Perpetua - it is interesting how much actually came back to me once I started writing - and I pleased that you found them interesting - thank you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52791684802751880102013-05-23T08:44:36.179+01:002013-05-23T08:44:36.179+01:00Late responding Anna - I was busy cooking pasta fo...Late responding Anna - I was busy cooking pasta for supper!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-10663128004380396792013-05-23T05:26:36.762+01:002013-05-23T05:26:36.762+01:00Wonderful story Rosemary, I have a feeling you wer...Wonderful story Rosemary, I have a feeling you were very lucky to have experienced Shanghai when you did, although I believe they are still quite fascinated with foreigners. My parents-in-law travelled there a few years ago and they laugh at being stared at for their big noses (normal size to us, but apparently huge to the people of China.)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38922684615744747412013-05-22T21:58:51.348+01:002013-05-22T21:58:51.348+01:00Your China posts have been fascinating, rosemary, ...Your China posts have been fascinating, rosemary, not only because it's a country I've never visited, but because you show just how much it has changed in the last 30 years. I've really enjoyed them and envy you the memories of a different China. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-90715541724894369612013-05-22T19:32:11.996+01:002013-05-22T19:32:11.996+01:00You are right, Rosemary: not many Chinese restaura...You are right, Rosemary: not many Chinese restaurants in Italy, as we are very spoilt by our own delicious cuisine and I guess it's the same in France. I have an open mind (and palate!) and enjoy eating a variety of food, though I have to say that to me, there's nothing as good as pasta! But I will try anything... went out for a fantastic Indian meal with my friend Jane, last week!<br /><br />Have a lovely evening!<br /><br />XX<br /><br />ANNAAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1919810527579788562013-05-22T19:27:27.158+01:002013-05-22T19:27:27.158+01:00I have always been surprised how many Chinese rest...I have always been surprised how many Chinese restaurants there are in the UK up and down the whole of the country even in isolated little towns in Scotland. I admire their work ethic, the way they knuckle down and bring a little bit of China into their restaurants and carryouts.<br />I don't think that I have seen all that many Chinese restaurants in Italy or for that matter in France, but as you mentioned Italy is now becoming more of a multi-cultural nation. <br />It does seem a long way when you travel to China, and I certainly haven't got it in me any more - USA is about my limit now.<br />I enjoy receiving your comments Anna and I am happy that you come and visit - you are always welcome.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-13379772189962653312013-05-22T19:20:02.744+01:002013-05-22T19:20:02.744+01:00It did seem like an adventure at the time as so fe...It did seem like an adventure at the time as so few people actually ventured to China then - mainly people on business but not on holiday. Of course my husband was working but we both shared wonderful experiences whilst there.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-80251678145626406082013-05-22T17:09:10.254+01:002013-05-22T17:09:10.254+01:00Dear Rosemary, this is such a lovely post! China i...Dear Rosemary, this is such a lovely post! China is such a long way away and we really don't know about the way people live, in China... we can only imagine what it must be like and the "image" we have is all wrong!But... China has come to us!<br /><br />In the town of Modugno,where we bought our new house, in Italy, there is quite a large Chinese community and even a little Chinese restaurant! We are lucky, though my husband is fussy about Chinese food: he expect the same quality Chinese food as you get in Ollie's in Manhattan (though I suspect this may not be the real thing!)<br /><br />Opposiet my sister's live a Chinese family. They often have parties and I find myself watching the little Chinese children, walking round the house, with a little bowl and chopsticks.<br /><br /> At home time, all the children come home from school. They are all friends, together, holding hands, joking and laughing together. I can't help feeling that it's really wonderful! Who would have ever thought that Italy would have become such a multi-cultural nation? You see, we don't have to go to China, anymore, as China has come to us!<br /><br />Sorry I strayed from the main theme of the post, Rosemary! You know what I'm I like!<br /><br />I enjoyed your lovely post, Rosemary! visiting your blog is always such a great pleasure!<br /><br />HUGS<br /><br />ANNA<br />xxxAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1349404083213974922013-05-22T16:53:49.720+01:002013-05-22T16:53:49.720+01:00Great memories of what must have been a wonderful ...Great memories of what must have been a wonderful journey! <br />A true adventure into the heart of a people.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33465334367455057332013-05-22T15:13:25.473+01:002013-05-22T15:13:25.473+01:00I think because we had so many different experienc...I think because we had so many different experiences that is the reason that I remember so much of it vividly.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17676985774267722372013-05-22T15:06:29.807+01:002013-05-22T15:06:29.807+01:00What a difference back then to now. I did chuckle ...What a difference back then to now. I did chuckle regarding the near dip in the water :) Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84528429767209239452013-05-22T09:24:28.605+01:002013-05-22T09:24:28.605+01:00Dear Jane - I was surprised at how much I remember...Dear Jane - I was surprised at how much I remembered myself once I began writing. When your own experiences of the world are so different and and your values confronted daily, I suppose the differences makes for a more vivid and lasting impact. Thank you I am pleased that you enjoyed reading it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33407495640732589902013-05-22T09:00:27.629+01:002013-05-22T09:00:27.629+01:00Amazing how it all changed in a few years, great p...Amazing how it all changed in a few years, great photos and really enjoyed the reading. It Is incredible how vivid everything still is in your mind , must have been really impressive.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31018214148107535132013-05-22T08:57:54.602+01:002013-05-22T08:57:54.602+01:00Thanks Bob - wish that better cameras had been aro...Thanks Bob - wish that better cameras had been around then.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com