Saturday, March 20, 2010

Day 14 - Shanghai and home


Our wonderful group of travel mates.
Last look at Shanghai from the harbour.


The underwater tunnels at the Shanghai Aquarium.




Laura is a wonderful photographer!


Our last day in Shanghai.



Today we had a free morning so everyone jumped into taxis and with our guide, Ma Rui, giving directions to the driver, we headed off to the Shanghai aquarium. We didn't know what to expect, but it was more than worth the entrance fee! They have every fish you can imagine, and over 155 meters of underwater tunnels that we travelled through on a moving sidewalk. Absolutely incredible! We walked down to the river for one last look, as it was a beautiful day, with cloudless blue skies.
We got back to the hotel to check out, then were off to the airport at 1:30 pm. With the time change, we fly out at 5:30 pm (Shanghai time) on Sunday, travel for 17 hours and arrive home at 10:30 pm Sunday (Ottawa time).
We have looked forward to this trip for so long and have had such a great time that it is difficult to have it come to an end. We have, however, renewed old friendships, made new friends and have wonderful memories to last until next time.
We are already making a new list of all the things we want to see.......

3 comments:

  1. This was just amazing to follow! Thank you very much for allowing us on your journey and to learn amazing things!
    China seems wonderful :)

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  2. Candice, just finished reading your blog start to finish...Loved it all, especially some of the things you did that I didn't - the photos are wonderful and I may be borrowing a few. ;-)

    Will be in touch soon, we miss all the Presleys already!

    Lianne, Bryanna and Cassidy

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  3. I see my sister had the same idea! Just read your whole blog too! Lovely photos and since I was reading it from back to front it was nice to read your text at the bottom and then scroll up to see the photos.

    Lovely traveling with you five and we look forward to crossing paths again one day!

    cheers,
    kim, damian and sophie

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