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Amylin’s Pearls

Shanghai Part II: Quirky Boats, Quaint Gardens & A Quest for Pearl Earrings

March 3, 2016China
Shanghai Part II: Quirky Boats, Quaint Gardens & A Quest for Pearl Earrings

They appeared like little spaceships from the future, floating along the Huangpu River, lighting the night sky. We watched in wonder and puzzlement from our table in the Crystal Symphony Dining Room. Was there a holiday we didn’t know about, or were these decked-out vessels a routine sighting on a Friday night in Shanghai? The … Read More

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