Helen and I spend Christmas of 2000 in China and Thailand (pictures are here). Initially we spend some time in Shanghai,, then we took a trip to Pucket - Thailand, and upon returning we visited Helen's parents in Nanjing.
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Picture of me at the Bond in Shanghai |
Helen studying a map at the Bond |
People cleaning windows in Shanghai |
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Helen and I in Shanghai in front of the TV tower |
We visited Helen's aunt and uncle in Shanghai, where we had dinner. Helen grandma was also with us. |
As you can see, we got some really ice food |
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Helen at the Shanghai Harbor |
Shanghai is a city under construction |
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Nanjing |
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Picture is on an old bridge in the old part of Nanjing . |
Helen and her parents in Nanjing
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We drove to a Buddha temple half way between Nanjing and Shanghai with Helen parents |
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As you can see the Buddha is very big |
Another view from the temple |
Helen at the Buddha - yes, it is an optical illusion |
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We also visited a town know for making teapots |
Later we visited a place where you can find the famous "flower stones" close to Nanjing |
Some people work here, making a living of finding nice stones |
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There were a lot of stones. Helens parents picking some |
We also celebrated New Year with fireworks. |
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Helen and I also had a nice trip to Thailand (Pucket during this visit) |
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Last updated December 09, 2010