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Destroyer of worlds
I love this city. Not because of its historic status, but because it is still here. The people are here. And this is a testament to the Japanese resolve. What’s overwhelmingly sad for me is that this great city, after … Continue reading
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Day 64: Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a busy port city with a population of about 1.2 million people and was founded in 1589 by the powerful warlord Mōri Terumoto. Hiroshima castle was built especially for him in 1593. The main port area was largely … Continue reading
Day 63: Hakata Bay
The ship moored up very early this morning and my container was unloaded before I even appeared on deck. I thanked the Captain and a few of the crew and headed off onto the dry land again. Hakata bay is … Continue reading
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Down in a Shanghai street
It’s surprising how few real tourist attractions there are in Shanghai. In some ways the real attraction is at street level, with the bustle and noise of the markets and people. There are people who just want to head to … Continue reading
About Shanghai city
As I’m here for a few days, while I wait for my ship, I will venture out and try to find out as much as I can in history, culture and of course, good food. A walk around this huge … Continue reading
Day 58: Shanghai
The long drive yesterday made it hard to get up today, but with such a short trek to Shanghai, it was important to make contact at the Container office. There is a morning office at the shipping company I have … Continue reading
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A little bit of Hong Kong culture
Back on the metro, I make a change at Prince Edward and head up to see the Wong Tai Sin Temple. It’s a little hemmed in between some very tall buildings all the way round, but it’s actually very easy to … Continue reading
Day 54: Hong Kong
Hong Kong is situated south of Shenzhen City and covers a number of islands, the largest being Lantau Island. My hotel is in Shenzhen, between Lichee Park and the Shenzhen railway station and when I venture out in the morning … Continue reading
Mong Cai
I arrive in Mong Cai at three twenty-five in the afternoon and park up to the side of the bus station off the Quang Trung road. The border here turns out to be only open until 16:30, (I thought it … Continue reading
Day 50: Hanoi
I will spend today in and around Hanoi, visit some famous places and sample the culture and style of the city. Hanoi has always been the centre of Vietnam and was established in 1010. The city was the capital of … Continue reading