Today we decided we'd cover the national pavilions of the countries native to my colleagues.
First up, Australia, which i'd visited the previous time, so no photos except maybe just one of Chris standing outside.
Then Singapore, where i finally made it to Stages 2 and 3 of the Urban Symphony. A multimedia video showing MM Lee's speech on ensuring water supply to Singapore and how to prevent people from peeing in public lifts. And a rooftop garden which was pretty nice. People were taking 'couple' photos with the flowering shrubs as backdrop.
Next up, Indonesian Pavilion for Aristo and i must say i was very impressed with the interior of the Indonesian Pavilion (p.s. Naga, are you listening?) Firstly, i thought the lofty entrance space held up by bamboo poles evoked a nice high volume tropical architecture feel. I liked the proportions. Then going up the ramp you notice the fairly intricate ceiling pattern also constructed out of bamboo i think. There was this band performing folk songs in 3 languages that for some reason transported me for a minute to Hawaii, good or bad. Different exhibits grab your attention constantly going up the ramp, unlike the Singapore Pavilion where you kinda view the metal backside of the facade as you waited to move up the ramp. Then at one point, you get a nicely framed view of Indonesia's neighbours, the Singapore Pavilion and Malaysia Pavilion. Good job!
The Theme Pavilion, which i liked the asymetrical prismatic roof/facade so i photographed it again. But for some reason we didn't quite think of going in.
I thought i'd go to the China Pavilion this time around but it turns out you need to queue for entry tickets in the morning to get in in the afternoon.
And last but not least, the Vietnamese Pavilion for Long. The structures for the interior was pretty reminscent of the interior of an old church, with the arches and all.
Headed to Xin Tian Di after we each declared we were done with the Expo. The place looks the same on each of my 3 Shanghai trips but something tells me i'd still visit if i were to come back to Shanghai for a fourth time.
The interior of Ye Shanghai where we wanted to have lunch at but we arrived only at 4pm and they were closed.
Had dim sum in Zen Dim Sum Restaurant instead.
Crossed over to H&M at Huai Hai Lu where i finally found replacement shoes. Then took a long walk along Mao Ming Nan Lu, stopping to check out the Jin Jiang Hotel, continued on along Chang Le Lu to the intersection of Ju Lu Lu and Fu Min Lu where Shintori was located. It's been 5 years but i still remember the feel of the hidden away entrance and bamboo lined path to the restaurant. And the confusing toilet signage.
My deliciously succulent cod with miso! i never knew miso other than the soup!
Caught up with Wei Loong who literally just got off the train from Hangzhou cos he came to meet us with his luggage and all. Brought us to this cosy chocolate place called HoF back along Huai Hai Lu where i believe one or two of my colleagues got high on can you believe it chocolate. Thanks for the treat!
Next: Shanghai Day 4
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