2009 China- Shanghai

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Shanghai is the fastest growing city in China. It is poised to become the financial capital of the world. In 2010 it will host the World Expo and it promises to be an event like no other seen in China.

Perry lives and works there and we saw a lot of the city and the surrounding countryside.

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Lamb
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The Gumby character is the official mascot of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
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Everyone wants their photo with Gumby and some want their photo with Perry!
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These kids are typical of the young people in China today.
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Shanghai urban renewal. Tear down the neighborhood and put up a highrise.
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Need a new tourist? They are all over this market.
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Tour groups are everywhere. They keep control with flags, bull horns and embroidered hats and shirts.
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Lots of warning signs around China.
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OK, lets renovate.
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At least the toilet will smell nice.
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I guess my grandkids can't climb on me, now.
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Must be a classy toilet.
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Maria's soon to be lost forever floating glasses.
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The sunglass fishermen hard at work. Maria is hopeful... too bad.
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They soon gave up the chase.
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Probably a good idea if you are taller than a bread box.
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This guy will soon be wearing Maria's sunglasses.
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It is estimated that about a million photos a minute are taken in China.
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Lots of old/new comparisons in the city.
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My buddies framed in the garden.
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I'm not sure why this woman took their photo but all three of them had a good time.
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Another greeting card on the hoof.
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A great place to visit and spend a few hours or days. Lots to see.
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The construction crane is the national bird of Shanghai.
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Sightseeing boats on The Bund come in all shapes and colors.
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A street scene.
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The atrium of the Hyatt Hotel. We stopped for a drink and I looked up.
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The Bund at night from the 86th floor of The Hyatt.
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Hey Gumb... what's shakin'?
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