A few more pics from Guanzhou

So...Guangzhou...was preparing for the Asian Games 2010....slightly better organised than Delhi for the Commonwealth, they had pulled out all the stops and the place was obviously ready well in advance, no pot holes, building sites or stinking mosquito ridden cess pools. Well done....India...take note! For those of you that don't know this used to be called Canton...and obviously where the language and food Cantonese originate.
Anyway enough of that waffle.... here's a small selection of shots from the place.

Baskets down a back alley, near the Chen Family Academy

Dried fruits and nuts

Bamboo mat sellers

Outside the Opera House and Art Gallery seemed to be a popular place to have
pics taken before the wedding

Children on a trip to the art gallery (which was excellent btw and well worth a visit)

A common sight all over, young and old alike playing a local version of hacky-sac

5 Montages from GuangZhou

On a recent trip to Guangzhou in Guangdong province, China. We saw lots of stuff, too many to post pics of all of it, so here's a snapshot of some highlights via montages.

 At the crossings.

 A selection of some of the folk pottery from an exhibition at the Chen Family Academy.

Also at the Chen Family Academy, a selection of embroidery work, which was quite mind-blowing.

 Crammed onto the heavily used metro system, all a bit much sometimes.

An exhibition called Chromatic Interference at the Art Gallery.