Shanghai Expo VI

People


Oh I need to go!
Credit to the organisers, the facilities are quite well maintained and the queues move pretty fast, both sexes.

Where are we?

Oasis of peace

Anything to get a shot

Who is more interesting category. Personally I don't get the posing, also it makes it difficult to appreciate the art display.

Shanghai Expo V

Our little group of travelers missed this famous lady in her native land so we just simply had to visit her this time.

Her long journey

Shanghai Expo IV

Food Expo
Not much chance to photograph anything. Served by the Swiss Pavilion.

Sometimes there is just too much to see, what else is faster than fast food to energise oneself for the marathon

Shanghai Expo III

The Seed Cathedral of the UK Pavilion is one of my favourite. It was a rainy day, kept some of the crowds away.

People mostly kept quiet in there, preserving the serenity that it was designed for. The acrylic rods appear like densely packed stars.

Shanghai Expo II

Highlights. At least the ones I could reach.

Shanghai Expo

Holding a party with an open invitation in a country, population 1.3 billion, means one thing. Crowds.

The World Exposition has a long history and finally it is within reach of a 5 hour flight. Despite the ease of air travel, the World Fair is a once a lifetime event for some and this is the closest, geographically and temporally speaking,  it will get to us. After juggling work schedule and unscientific prediction of the crowd situation, a date was set, accommodation and flights paid for.


Crowds. This day it was reported 500,000 visitors entered the site. This was just at one of the 8 gates, and half the holding section for queues to the security checkpoints. People were generally good natured and orderly. Occasionally you get some kungfu masters who one moment would be 2-3 persons behind and next they are 3-4 persons ahead. Sometimes they move in a big group of 3 generations. Annoying but it is best to smile about it, lesser risk of getting a stroke.



The lull before the storm. This is the dedicated underground service that runs within the site.

And here they come

Still the ride was quite comfortable

World Expo Shanghai 2010

China welcomes the world for the second time in a big way.

Porridge

New at Marina Square Food Court
A1 Porridge House.


Dried scallops, with Century eggs and minced pork.

Breakfast

The most important meal of the day. So they say.

Nasi Lemak is a Singaporean favourite, though I am not too partial to this particular version. Somehow it should be wrapped up in banana leaf with the sweet savoury spicy chili paste sandwiched between two smaller pieces of said leaf.


Food Republic Suntec City

Toasted Multigrain bread with jam and butter from Dome.

On the menu

More home cooked meal.
This is my favourite, salty steamed chicken. Made with a marinade of wine, salt and sugar to taste then steamed with slivers of ginger.

Home Cooked Meal

After a long day, it is nice enjoy something simple but made with love.

Spring Time

If we actually have a change of season.

Sith Lord of Shoppers

The dark side wants you to shop.
Movie Mania showing off at the Illuma.



Resistance is futile shoppers.

On the Circle Line

Previewing the new MRT line.

Flowers

Biggest Loser Nightmare

More food.
First is actually from the good old Ricoh R5.

I don't normally react too well to extra caffeine, but a good cup of Espresso has all the flavour without the heart racing kick.










A good healthy sandwich, if you can resist the accompanying french fries.

Or this

Finger Foods