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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 20:31:13 GMT -5
A nice stay in Douglaslam's home town
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 20:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 20:39:23 GMT -5
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 20:42:47 GMT -5
 80 miles from Canton - Lap used to ride his bike between the 2 places, crossing 5 rivers by ferry, on the way. The 2 towers and the bridge are still there, as a reminder of his bike rides.There was nothing much else there in those days of the 60s. |
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 20:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 20:55:28 GMT -5
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 21:03:15 GMT -5
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 21:06:03 GMT -5
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Post by helen on Nov 15, 2015 21:07:37 GMT -5
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Post by douglaslam on Nov 16, 2015 6:39:43 GMT -5
I do know the place well Helen. Last month, I was meeting my party from Australia everyday at the foyer of the Fuhua Hotel. Have meals there also.
The one above The Fuhua is a new shopping arcade and eateries. I lament the old buildings that were demolished to make way for it. There is a big ferris wheel. I took my group of young people from the village to the Venice Steakhouse for a treat two years ago. I always like to entertain, eating out, giving people a treat they so look forward to. Most of my expenses are on food.
This is 石岐 Shekki or Shiqi ( yuk) of course. you are on Sunwen Xilu the pedestrian mall. Did you see the commerce museum?
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Post by helen on Nov 17, 2015 2:32:49 GMT -5
 The ferris wheel. Your place is great Douglaslam. We enjoyed staying at the Sheraton. Lap has fond memories of here, during the mid 60s. |
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Post by douglaslam on Nov 17, 2015 5:57:23 GMT -5
Helen, the Sheraton is fairly new. There is also the Hilton not far off. Most Chinese people still prefer the old Fuhua. It has the best location. I once entertained my party from the village, to have a buffet dinner on a Saturday night. It was expensive and sub-standard. I vow never to go back again.
When in Canton, I stayed at my favourite hostel by the river side. If this was LC's first visit since the '60s, then he would have no chance of recognise the place.
More stories?
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Post by helen on Nov 17, 2015 23:41:42 GMT -5
LC went to Zhongshan about 2 years ago for Ching Ming. Went with a group of NZ Zhongshan people. We had an Argentinian on our tour - he went there 28 years ago - and it was all fields, he said. Can't belive it's changed so much.
LC said he made frequent trips in 60s,planning the great escape. Was arrested by your police 5 times, and chucked into jail. That's why he didn't end up leaving from there. He had a great friend living there - so he could visit him, on his travels from Canton.
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