First few Photos... The arrival
| 02 July 2010
First shots of Shanghai…Touching down in Shanghai after a long flight “across the creek”…
I was picked up by Mr. Chow (the official driver for the Pavillion), great guy! It was an excellent introduction to the kindness and warmth of the Chinese people.
The Flight To Shanghai
| 29 June 2010
My journey began in Dallas at 4am this morning (now 8pm Dallas time), and I am finally getting the chance to fully relax 36,000 feet in the air. The route was Dallas-Chicago-Shanghai. Now that is like the ultimate tease, having a layover in Chicago with no time to get out and swing my one of the many outstanding restaurants! Joking with a friend this morning (aka “Big D” or “DA” -a true foodie), I texted, arrived in Chicago, wish I could stop off and grab 12 courses “to go” from Alinea! Another friend pings me an email- swing through Hot Doug’s! Thanks geniuses like I am not thinking along the same lines and salivating at the mere thought of some of my favorites! Sadly settled for a hummus/greek salad with walnuts and dried cherries… no comparison but beats the typical airport slop!
Off To Shanghai
| 29 June 2010
With a combined sleep average of 3 hours a night for the past 7 days why would last night be any different? No problem I am usually at the guy at 3AM before my international flights.. This time was getting details sorted and ensuring all the moving parts are in place.
Flight departing at 6am- that meant…
Roll out of bed, grab a hot shower, make the final zips of the suitcases, and have some breakfast. The final meal on US soil for the next 4 ½ months was: Corn Flakes, banana, 2% milk and green tea. Not a bad start to the morning.
