Ashford School, Kent

Now our time in China is over and we say a fond farewell to our lovely guide and new friend Lilly. http://tweetphoto.com/33959127

Now our time in China is over and we say a fond farewell to our lovely guide and new friend Lilly.

Extraordinary performances and production at the Chinese Circus including 8 motorbikes in a cage. http://tweetphoto.com/33832419

Great visit to the silk factory: always wanted to know how they start pulling the silk from the cocoon. http://tweetphoto.com/33796995

Lunch in private dining room; generally have to guess when ordering & enjoy the anticipation.
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The Jin Mao Tower is where Tom Cruise escaped the baddy in Mission Impossible 3.

Fantastically tasty dumplings in the old quarter of Shanghai followed by trip to floor 88 of Jin Mao Tower. http://tweetphoto.com/33645955

Special hello to Matthew’s Dad: do what mum tells you!

Shanghai is a bustling, modern metropolis: very enticing.

Have arrived in modern, bustling, high rise Shanghai and have a view of the world’s busiest habour.