27.6.2010 von Jean Jacques.

I guess that many European friends were as shocked as much as I was that there were only a few weeks left before my departure from Shanghai. As a result, there was a last minute rush of visitors. I did not mind at all.

It gave the opportunity to play the tourist in China and Shanghai. An added bonus was, that some were still around for the final goodbye aperitifs and parties. Like if I needed encouragement to have even more to drink.

There are must things any first time visitor in Shanghai must indulge into.

Rest to follow

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5.3.2010 von Jean Jacques.

 Or was it Wednesday??? Hard to remember. Pastis, Wine, Calvados, Champagne flowed in large quantities…

Went to Graffiti on Changle Road. Had not been there in a long long time. Pastis, Wine, Calvados, Champagne were consumed in large quantities…

Good fun was had by all, even Philippe who some unknown reason had to have a ride in a Porsche…

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27.12.2009 von Jean Jacques.

Looking forward to the party tonight, even more looking forward to welcome you in Shanghai in May…

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21.11.2009 von Jean Jacques.

A great day out. We all met up at Nova for a coffee waiting for everyoneto turn up and load the cars…

Being watched by the local “old ladies”…

After a couple of hours drive we arrive at the Golf Club on Sun Island…

A quick lunch …

… and we are gathering out bags, getting ready to go…

The carts are waiting for us…

Time to Tee off. Four flights in all…

Soon the first obstacles…

Loads of missed puts…

Getting a bit cooler as the day comes to an end. Visibility could be better as well…

At the start of the 18th… Our flight…

Before retiring to Nova for the 19th and the prize giving

Thank you all and Nova for a great day and evening… Let us do it again soon.

Oh… and the participants were:

and the winners were:

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7.10.2008 von Jean Jacques.

As is often the case, words of mouth go round very quickly and the gang usually ends up for an aperitif at Nova, often followed by dinner somewhere (as it was the case yesterday) …

fun was had by all even if some had to take a business call in between…

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16.8.2008 von Jean Jacques.

Sunday

Went to golf practice. Not brilliant today, but good fun. Benjamin and I went then to pick up his sidecar which was being repaired.

We then rode home to Nova which was brilliant. I took quite a few pics …

(look at the reflection from the bus…)

and videos on the way home.

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4
• Part 5
• Part 6
• Part 7
• Part 8
• Part 9
• Part 10
• Part 11
• Part 12
• Part 13
• Part 14 (arriving at Nova)

for a well deserved aperitif.. (1 & 2)
Saturday

The best thing of the week was the decision to buy radio controlled boats with the intention to hold races on the pond in the residence. Of course all sponsored by Nova. So the next steps is to actually go and buy the boats (which apparently is a very cheap affair here).

(Click on pic for original size)

Went to Bee Dees a couple of times. Had good fun on Tuesday. Anyone can play music,right?

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17.9.2007 von Jean Jacques.

Maybe a long way by some standards but it was well worth it… A few photos are here…

Great place in the mountains…

Great friends with loads of souvenirs…

New friends too who blended in immediately…

all in all a great weekend…

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