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thuyensaigonvn · 3 months

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Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City

A vibrant, magnificent and developed city with modern and majestic buildings, Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the unique and attractive tourist destinations that should not be missed when visiting. here.

Address of Bach Dang wharf

As one of the famous tourist destinations in Vietnam, Bach Dang wharf (Saigon) is associated with typical historical events of the nation. When coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the modern, bustling city on the romantic Saigon River and experience special services such as dining, entertainment and cruises at Bach Dang Wharf.

In addition to its historical value, Bach Dang wharf is also a "quality" entertainment destination for local people and foreign tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City because of its beautiful river view and spacious premises, modern architecture.

Amusement areas at Bach Dang wharf

Located in a prime location right next to the banks of the Saigon River, Bach Dang Wharf is the most favorite destination of locals as well as tourists on weekends, especially young people who come here to enjoy the scenery. beautiful and luxurious virtual check-in.

Dinner on the cruise ship at Bach Dang wharf at night

Possessing a large Saigon River system stretching around the city, passing through famous and beautiful places. The Saigon River cruise ship offers exciting river travel experiences for visitors who have the opportunity to fully enjoy the cruise ship restaurant here.

In addition, you can also enjoy the buffet party on the Indochina Queen cruise ship with more than 40 delicious dishes with a variety of ingredients. Or a delicious dinner party with more than 17 Indochina Queen Chinese dinner party menu sets available for you to choose from.

Travel Bach Dang River with the 5-star Saigon Princess cruise ship - This is one of the most luxurious, modern and majestic ships at Bach Dang wharf. Premium menu with many high-class Asian and European delicacies, carefully selected to be included in the menu, to suit the taste of each customer. There are vegetarian dishes, savory dishes and a children's menu.

Tourist boat rental schedule at Bach Dang wharf usually lasts about more than 2 hours and operates on a night cruise on the Saigon River.

2. Take virtual photos at Bach Dang wharf

Bach Dang Wharf is an ideal and great place for you as well as tourists coming to Ho Chi Minh City to check-in and take virtual photos in a very "chill" way, with impressive movies and souvenir photos. . Not only does it showcase the modernity, grandeur and spaciousness of the Bach Dang wharf area, it also brings the most freedom and comfort when experiencing Bach Dang wharf tourism.

Walking around the wharf, there are many interesting suggestions for great photos with a river view for you, such as Bach Dang wharf park, Bach Dang wharf bus station or Bach Dang wharf cruise if you want. Register to book tickets at https://thuyensaigon.vn/ us.

3. Rent a cruise on the Bach Dang river to travel

Travel to Bach Dang wharf with high-class, modern Bach Dang river yachts imbued with trendy and unique personal style with luxury personal yacht rental service with attractive rental prices, available from A - Z, quality guaranteed.

A few yachts for your reference: King Yacht, Galeon 420 Fly, Galeon 620 Fly, Yacht 11, Yacht 12,…

In addition to yacht rental services and tourist boat rental services at Bach Dang wharf, you can also choose canoe rental services with cheaper fares with the itinerary departing from Bach Dang wharf to cruise along. Follow the Saigon River or travel by river to Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Can Tho.

4. Bach Dang wharf park

Located right next to Bach Dang Wharf, Bach Dang Park is considered a "green lung" in the heart of the city, running along the Saigon River with a total length of about 1,352m and 8,000m2 wide. The address is located on To Duc Thang street, center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

The park has a system of trees, lawns, walkways, lighting systems, automatic watering,… and beautiful views, three sides facing the river, helping to create a unique and modern look for the landscape. security and freshness for people's lives.

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filosydneysider · 4 years

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Darling Harbour: Sydney’s water packet that has got it all for you

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Amazing leisure, captivating museums, fantastic wildlife and sumptuous dining experience on the harbourside, this water packet has it all. Darling Harbour is a remarkable family-friendly destination that you can find in the heart of Sydney.

Hop anytime of the year aboard Sydney Harbourside cruise and enjoy the tremendous views whilst exploring the largest harbour in the world. On the other hand, if feel doing something less active, go ahead and explore the Chinese Garden of Friendship, which is quite a bit Zen and tranquil haven.

If you have kids and want to have them entertained, Darling Harbour has four attractions that’s just around the corner. Kids can enjoy taking selfies with their dearest stars at the wax museum (Madame Tussauds). They can also have a wonderful time at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and meet the dolphins, penguins and dugongs. They can as well visit the Wild Life Sydney Zoo and meet the koalas, or spend not a single penny and burn off some energy at the kids playground.

Furthermore, Darling Harbour has a world-class convention, theatre complex and exhibition that’s hosting almost everything from theatre to concerts, The ICC Sydney. In addition, you can also immerse yourself in different cultures as Darling Harbour holds a diversified food and cultural festivals at the Tumbalong Park.

Moreover, Darling Harbour has a new food precinct, it’s the Darling Square. You can just simply go to Tumbalong Boulevard for a quick two minute-walk to go from the park all the way to the fastfood chains and restaurants. You can find an array of food stalls that offer Asian, Mediterranean, European cuisines.

You can also have other food and drink adventures in the waterfront restaurants, trendy bars, as well as alfresco cafes at the Cockle Bay, King Street Wharf. You can dance the night away at the nightclubs sitting in the Darling Harbour. Not just that, you can also visit the souvenir and fashion shops in the area.

To get here, you can have a short 10-minute walk from Town Hall Station in the city centre. The new light rail is another option to get to Darling Harbour. Another one is by catching a ferry at the Circular Quay and alight at Pyrmont Bay Wharf. Go ahead, visit Darling Harbour and let us know your wonderful experience!

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architectnews · 4 years

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Shenzhen Building News, Guangdong Architecture

Shenzhen Architecture News, Guangdong Building Designs, Architects, Chinese Property Photos

Shenzhen Building News

Contemporary Chinese Architecture Developments: Guangdong Province Built Environment Updates

post updated 6 Sep 2020

Shenzhen Architecture News

Shenzhen Architectural News, chronological:

Shenzhen Architecture Designs – chronological list

28 Aug 2020 Prince Plaza, Shekou District Design: OMA / David Gianotten photograph © Seth Powers, courtesy of OMA Morden Wharf Greenwich Peninsula Prince Plaza was commissioned by CMSK (China Merchants Shekou Holdings). The mixed-use podium tower is located at Shekou’s most prominent view corridor linking the Nanshan mountains and the Shenzhen Bay.

26 Aug 2020 SUSTech School of Medicine & Hospital – Tender

25 Aug 2020 Shenzhen Fuwai Hospital Phase III

7 August 2020 SHUIBEI International Centre Building, Luohu Architects: Aedas photo : CreatAR Images SHUIBEI International Centre Building Design Shaping the city’s skyline with contemporary urban renewal developments, he states that, “Urban regeneration is not simply replacing old and weathered buildings with new ones, but rather building a new relationship and a deeper connection between the city and its people through these new developments. This connection requires more than just space as it also integrates everyday organic synergy from the community.”

13 May 2020 China Resources’ MixC Market Hall Architects: 10 DESIGN image courtesy of architects office China Resources’ MixC Market Hall Sungang MixC Market Hall, China Resources’ new mixed-use development is under construction in Shenzhen, China with anticipated completion by Q3 2022. Located on a former industrial zone, this retail-gastronomy destination will provide an immersive gastronomic experience under one roof.

18 Feb 2020 C Future City Experience Center, Shangsha Architects: CCD/ Cheng Chung Design (HK) image courtesy of architects office C Future City Experience Center Shangsha used to be a coastal fishing village, which has developed along with the renewal of the city, while now it is witnessing the rising of C Future City. Through reflecting on the values that rooted in the village, CCD finally decided to take “marks of the fishing village” as the starting point for the design.

10 Feb 2020 Qianhai Talents’ Apartments Design: Foster + Partners image © Foster + Partners Qianhai Talents’ Apartments Shenzhen An innovative residential project in Shenzhen aimed specifically at the rental market. The project is envisaged as a building exclusively for ‘talents’ – professionals who would have an intensive work-centred lifestyle.

Shenzhen Building News 2019

16 Dec 2019 Ensue Luxury Restaurant, Futian District Design: Chris Shao Studio LLC photographer : Common Studio: Lit Ma & Kelly Puleio Studio Ensue Luxury Restaurant in Shenzhen Simple and natural elements engage the guest with a new experience of fine dining, by way of redefining a luxurious and opulent experience with a more naturalistic aesthetic that still embodies refined detail.

14 Dec 2019 Huitong Hybrid Tower Design: Jaeger Kahlen Partners Architects photographer : 叶文锐 Wenrui Ye Huitong Hybrid Tower in Shenzhen A novel idea in skyscraper design: part world-class office space and part high-tech car park. By efficiently and seamlessly integrating parking spaces into the design, JKP increased buildable area under zoning regulations and maximized the value of the project to both the users and the city.

8 Nov 2019 Konka Tower Architects: Mecanoo image courtesy of architects Konka Tower The city is searching for new models for urban and architectural innovation to replace the traditional model of large-scale indoor shopping malls and focus on flexible development.

21 Sep 2019 MORPH, Nanshan District Architects: Various Associates photograph : Shao Feng MORPH, Nanshan District Occupying a corner of a building, MORPH is a mixed-use space with a total construction area of 1,000 sqm. With an urban park and Houhai business circle nearby, it’s a rare tranquil place amidst the hustle and bustle of the downtown area.

11 Sep 2019 Typhoon-proof Shenzhen East Coast

16 July 2019 Futian Civic Cultural Centre Building

5 July 2019 Folding Residence, Longgang District

3 July 2019 Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan, Xili Hotel

18 June 2019 The King’s School Shenzhen International, Nanshan Architects: Walters & Cohen image from architects The King’s School Shenzhen International Building Located in Nanshan, China, the school offers pupils aged 2 to 18 a combined Chinese and British curriculum, with a greater emphasis on the latter as pupils progress through the school.

8 Jan 2019 Qianhai Data Centre Architects: Mecanoo image from architects Qianhai Data Centre Shenzhen Building Infrastructural facilities are the functional heart of modern cities. Although usually concealed, these buildings are essential for urban daily life. When visible, they have the capacity of being a symbol of the technological achievements of our time.

More contemporary Shenzhen Building News on e-architect soon

Southern Guangdong Province Architecture Updates 2018

7 Aug 2018 Shenzhen Energy Company Office Skyscraper Architects: BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group image : Chao Zhang Shenzhen Energy Company Office Skyscraper Building The new home for Shenzhen Energy Company looks different because it performs differently: the building skin is developed to maximize the sustainable performance and workplace comfort in the local subtropical climate of China’s tech and innovation hub.

8 Aug 2018 Sunac – Smart Valley Shenzhen Architects: BLVD International image courtesy of architects Sunac – Smart Valley Shenzhen Building The overall design intentionally breaks people’s stereotyped perception of the tediousness of science and technology, integrates the ecological concept into the geometry and modernity of technology, and transforms the lines of science and technology into the surface treatment in the real space.

11 Aug 2018 Shenzhen Bay Square Waterfront Design: MAD Architects image courtesy of architects Shenzhen Bay Square Waterfront by MAD Architects MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, win two international competitions – the winning masterplan (36 hectares), and architectural design (15 hectares), will see an ambitious urban development project bring a vibrant cultural complex to the area that connects Shenzhen city to the waterfront, surrounding ecological corridor, and nearby mountain ranges – creating a harmony between humans and nature.

26 Jul 2018 Forest and Sports Park in Guang Ming Architects: LOLA, TALLER and L+CC picture courtesy of architects office Forest and Sports Park in Guang Ming LOLA, TALLER and L+CC won the international competition for a 600 hectare forest and sports park in Guang Ming, Shenzhen, China. The other competitors were JCFO, SWA and TCL.

10 Jul 2018 Qianhai SZ-HK Fund Town Architects: Leigh & Orange photo : Leigh & Orange Qianhai SZ-HK Fund Town Building The project is located at the Qianhai district in Shenzhen China. Known as “Qianhai SZ-HK Fund Town”, it consisted of a variety of low-rise building typologies designed to suit different office and commercial uses. These include midrise row-offices, corporate villas, stand-alone retail pavilions and a basement retail street.

7 Jul 2018 Longgang Chuangtou Tower Architects: URBANUS Architecture & Design photograph : SHU He Longgang Chuangtou Tower in Shenzhen Building The architecture is a container that captures light, just like how a musical instrument captures music. Light needs a structure that can show it. VC&PE has an open spatial structure, is interspersed with deconstructed blocks, and has a rhythmical unit form, which gives light the best expression carrier.

4 Jul 2018 Pingshan Performing Arts Center Design: OPEN Architecture photograph : Zhang Chao Pingshan Performing Arts Center Building OPEN’s Pingshan Performing Arts Center in Shenzhen has moved another step closer to its expected completion this year. With the building envelope now fully installed, the focus has shifted to the interior fit out and landscape construction phase.

5 Jun 2018 Space in Mutation, Berlin, Germany Curated by Doreen Heng Liu, NODE Architecture & Urbanism, Shenzhen Collage Shenzhen © NODE Architecture & Urbanism Space in Mutation Opening: Friday, 29 June 2018, 6.30pm Exhibition: 30 June – 15 August 2018 Location: Aedes Architecture Forum, Christinenstr. 18-19, 10119 Berlin Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6.30pm, Sunday-Monday 1-5pm Special Opening Hours: Saturday, 30 June 2018, 1-5pm

Symposium: Friday, 29 June 2018, 4pm Location: ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory, Christinenstr. 18-19, 10119 Berlin

9 May 2018 DJI’s new HQ, Shenzhen, China Architects: Foster + Partners image : Foster + Partners DJI HQ Building News Foster + Partners today unveiled their vision for the new headquarters for DJI, the world leading robotics company, currently under construction in Shenzhen.

2 May 2018 Shekou Sea World Culture and Arts Center Architects: Maki and Associates photo © Shu He Shekou Sea World Culture and Arts Center The building highlights openness and connectivity, so that people, space and nature can have quiet dialogues. The lighting coincides with them to hide among buildings and landscapes to give off soundless beauty.

Prince Bay Development Design：John Portman & Associates image © John Portman & Associates Prince Bay Shenzhen Development News John Portman & Associates is happy to announce a first-place finish in the international design competition held by Shenzhen Prince Bay Shang Long Real Estate Co., LTD for the architectural and engineering design of Prince Bay lot DY02-06A in Shenzhen, China.

23 Apr 2018 ROARINGWILD · UNIWALK Interior Interior Design: Kingson Liang | DOMANI photograph © Shaon Liu Store Interior Shenzhen City China’s native original Tide brand ROARINGWILD roaring in the 7th year, the brand rooted in Shenzhen which opened the first entity stores. Space designed by DOMANI, consistent of the fierce strokes presented shake the soul of the visual impact and sensory illusion.

20 Apr 2018 Sky Club House Architects: DOMANI photograph : Shaon Sky Club House Shenzhen City

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psitrend · 4 years

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35+ Evocative Old Photos & Stereographs of Hong Kong

New Post has been published on https://china-underground.com/2020/07/06/hong-kong-old-images/

35+ Evocative Old Photos & Stereographs of Hong Kong

A series of old stereographs and other photographs of Hong Kong from the Library of the Congress (USA).

The images, mostly taken between 1890 and 1930, portray known and less known places of the former British colony, such as Aberdeen, Kowloon, Central, the lighthouse, the markets, etc.

Related articles: Kowloon Walled City, The first photographs of Hong Kong, the Second Opium War, and Beijing, Felice Beato in 1860, Hong Kong old photos during the fifties

Hong Kong old images

Overlooking a residential section of Kowloon, China. 1931, Stereograph

Kowloon Street, in Hong Kong, China. Copyright by T.W. Ingersoll

Hong Kong – Kowloon city–Rock of King Sung / Mee Fong Studio, Hong Kong, image taken between 1890 and 1923

The 22nd Bombay Infantry–British Indian troops, Kowloon, China. Author: Graves, C. H. 1900-1910

A myriad of junks at the wharves. Kowloon, China. 1900-1910

Hong Kong from the summit of “The Peak” showing city of Kowloon and the mainland, China. 1906

Looking across the bay to Kowloon and mainland, from Bowen Road, above Hong Kong. 1900

Clubhouses–China–Hong Kong–1890-1930. Photo by Mee Fong Studio, Hong Kong

Sampans on harbor, Hong Kong. Aberdeen. Copyright by Mumeya & Sano, Hong Kong.

Bird’s-eye view of Hong Kong waterfront. Piers & wharves.

Laborers pulling loaded cart on wharf, Hong Kong

Hong Kong [harbor] 1910-1915

Front Street, Hong Kong. 1900

Queens Road, Hong Kong. Author: Jackson, William Henry

Street view, Hong Kong

Hong Kong–Cheap labor. Laborer carrying two bags on pole across his shoulders.

Hong Kong–Central market. Mee Fong Studio.

Hong Kong–Supreme Court. Mee Fong Studio.

Queen’s Road, Hong Kong. People moving about street, fountain in background.

Crowd of vendors on wharf, holding up wares.

Street scene with Post Office, Hong Kong. Mee Fong Studio.

Peddu St., Hong Kong

Picturesque floating houses Hong Kong. 1900

Chinese laundry, Hong Kong. Person laying laundered clothes on large rocks.

Fish market. Copyright by R.Y. Young

Chinese laborers gathered on street outside multi-story building, Hong Kong. 1890-1900

Police station, Hong Kong

Two young girls in traditional dress, seated, one holding musical instrument. Photographed and published by B.W. Kilburn, c1901

European ladies shopping in Hong Kong, China

A Chinese festival party, Hong Kong

The great stone quarries, Hong Kong

Photograph shows a crowded street market in Hong Kong. 1902

Sampans at a suburb

Celestials taking a dip, Hong Kong, China

The lighthouse station at Hong Kong, China

A group of school boys. Hong Kong, China

Queen’s Road on Chinese New Years Day, Hong Kong, 1902

Fair damsels in the Botanical Gardens of Hong Kong, China

The American Consul’s four-in-hand, Hong Kong, China. 1896

Pandanu tree and Japanese girls — Hong Kong, 1900

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pfcanada · 5 years

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Past Toronto restaurants

Hello Tumblrverse, I have made rare appearances on this blog for the past few years but I will contribute more as I have lots to say. Mostly food-related but also about city-living, pop culture and life in general. Today, I take advantage that I stayed home nursing a cold to reminisce about my fair city's culinary history by remembering some of the defunct restaurants I had the priviledge of frequenting in my 25 years and a half in the 416, all of them, being now defunct. I do not know all the addresses but I well remember where they were, the types of food served, my station inlife at the time and specific food memories linked to people or activities.

If anyone has specific memories related to any of the places I will mention, feel free to chip in.

So here are my restaurant memories in no specific order, restaurants and food shops that were around between June 1994 to January 2020 and have closed for good.

Kapatos bakery - Danforth Avenue

The Tulip Steakhouse - Queen East, Leslieville Oliver's - Yonge and Eglinton

Max Bistro -Yonge and Lawrence

Spoon -King West

Fred's not here and The Red Tomato - King West

Milano- King West

Mistral -Yonge and Saint Clair

Blue Begonia -Rosedale

Didier- Mount Pleasant (amazing soufflé!)

Vines Wine Bar - Wellington street east (St Lawence Market area)

Penrose Fish and Chips - Mount Pleasant

Café des Artistes - Yorkville

Coffee Mill - Yorkville

Chubby Subby (submarine sandwiches like MIke's in Quebec) -Yorkville

Just Desserts (all locations)

Desserts Desserts - Yonge and Eglinton

Daily Planet - Yonge and Eglinton (became the Summit House in the late 90s)

Friendly Greek - Yonge and Eglinton

Matignon - Yorkville area, St Nicholas street Segovia (spanish) - St Nicholas street

Camarra's (famous pizzeria) - Dufferin south of Lawrence

Coleman's deli - Lawrence and Bathurst L'Europe (hungarian) - Bloor street west in the Annex

Csarda(hungarian) - Bloor street west in the Annex

Pan on the Danforth - Danforth Avenue, Greektown

Ouzeri - Danforth Avenue - Greektown

Mystery Pizza - Leslieville/Scarborough

Spot Coffee - Bremner Avenue

Crush Wine Bar - King West

Canary Restaurant - Cherry Street

Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar - St Lawrence Market Town and Country Buffet - Harbourfront Nataraj (Indian) - The Annex

Indian Rice Factory - Dupont Street

Agra (Indian) - North York

Lee Garden - Chinatown (there ued to be one in Yorkville as well)

Yitz's deli - Eglinton West

China House - Eglinton West

Hoo Wah Garden tavern - Dufferin near Castlefield

Sky Ranch (argentinian) - Dufferin and Roselawn

Arepa Café (venezuelan) - Queen West

Katz's deli - Yorkdale area

Eden Chinese Food (Gerrard street east)

Jaipur Grille - Yonge and Davisville

Ed's Warehouse -King West

Ed's Seafood - King West

Café Brussel - Broadview and Danforth, first on Broadview, then in a bigger location on Danforth, at a time the best mussels in Toronto The Host (indian) - Yorkville

Future Bakery - Yonge and St Clair

Senior's Steaks - Yonge and St Clair

His Majesty's Feast - Lakeshore

Barbara Caffé( my first butternut squash agnolotti ever) - Etobicoke

Lick's (my first exposure to "Gourmet" burgers) - all Toronto locations

Onassis Pizza (best homemade tzatziki ever) - Eglinton and Laird

Shopsy's - Front Street

Fisherman's Wharf Lghthouse - Financial District

Steamie's (hotdogs and smoked meat) - good but brief on Mount Pleasant Road

Ginsberg & Wong (deli and Canadian-Chinese) - Village by the Grange, near OCAD.

Lisa Marie - Queen West

Spacco - Yonge and Eglinton

The above list is made of restaurants I have been to and therefore, does nt include places I have not been to like Susur or Bistro 990. What are your Toronto memories of defunct restaurants?

#Torontorestos closedrestaurants foodmemories

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lovedaisyandeleanor · 5 years

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San Francisco!

Backstory: Several years ago, we noticed (actually my Dad did) that Daisy’s left-arm was growing quite a bit larger than her right. We brought her to her pediatrician and he referred us to some specialists here in Boise. After going through an MRI, ultrasound and other tests - they deemed it a vascular malformation and recommended no further treatment. He did refer us to a few centers nationwide that further specialized in cases like this.

Fast forward 3 years later: we decided to take additional action (nothing seemed worse, but we just wanted to be SURE). We ended up contacting specialists at UC San Francisco to look at Daisy’s arm, and with a 3-4 month lead time, they were able to schedule us for an appointment in July. That made for the PERFECT quick getaway to a new city as part of a summer vacation.

We decided to leave Eleanor at home (they said to anticipate several hours at the hospital) and my parents were able to come out to play babysitter (+ dog-sitter and house sitter). It also helped cut down costs (we didn’t have to buy an additional airplane ticket). It ended up working really well, as she got some pretty rare 1-1 time with her Papa and Mama.

Day 1: a minor flight delay had us land in San Francisco a little later than planned, but we hit the ground running. After taking an Uber and dropping our bags at our hotel, we headed out to wander Fisherman's Wharf for the afternoon/evening. It was SUPER cold and windy (I had looked at the weather forecast ahead of time, but coming from 100-degree dry heat to high 60's was quite the shocker) so walking around helped keep us warm. I bought a multi-attraction punch card ahead of time that we used on our first attraction - a ferryboat tour across the bay! We had some time to kill beforehand so we walked around in search of some yummy food. Eating good seafood was on my trip agenda, and it proved harder than we thought to find a good restaurant. They were either way too fancy, or too greasy-looking. We pretty much just ended up plopping down at the closest place and the food wasn't spectacular, but it wasn't bad. We killed enough time until it was time to board our ferry cruise.

It was COLD and windy but we all had a great time - especially Daisy. She really seemed to enjoy the little excursion. We all had headsets that narrated the tour as we cruised around the bay. I wasn't able to get tickets to visit Alcatraz (I didn't realize how much in advance you had to make reservations) but the cruise took us around Alcatraz Island, underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, past Ghiradelli Square and I'm sure more landmarks I can't remember :) It was a super fun way to check off several items off our list in a short time!

We wandered around Fisherman's Wharf a bit more afterward, went through the gift shops and saw a few sea lions before calling it a day! We splurged a bit on our hotel room, and the room was pretty nice. A king-size bed and a full pullout sofa bed (that Daisy thought was pretty neat) was our home for the next few days :) Darnell and I snuck across the street to Trader Joe's to grab us some snacks for the room and we settled in for the night!

Day 2: we slept in a little bit, but still got up to seize the day (considering we had such a short time in San Francisco, I didn't want to waste precious time) and were up and out of the hotel around 10 AM. We headed to the California Academy of Sciences and it was super cool! Another attraction that was included in my punch card that sounded super unique to the area! It was pretty neat - there was a "real" rain forest, aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum all in one! So we were able to check a lot of our boxes with just one stop! The museum was huge, and we got tired before we wandered around the entire thing - but we enjoyed it. Daisy loved the rain forest, the planetarium was a good place to sneak in a quick cat nap, and the aquarium was impressive. Daisy's favorite part was getting to dissect an owl pellet - cool!

After several hours we were wiped, so we grabbed an Uber back to the hotel and relaxed for a bit before walking to China town to find dinner! We had fun looking at all the cool unique shops, and wandering the fun streets. Darnell did some quick research and was able to find a good Chinese restaurant that definitely did not disappoint! Dim sum was another item on our list and it was super yummy. Daisy is a lover of all things fried rice, so she was satisfied :)

Day 3: The big day (actually it wasn't really a big deal, but it was the reason for our trip!). We headed out to the UCSF hospital campus - such a pretty area! We got there early enough to grab coffee and a quick breakfast before checking in. The entire process and appointment itself was pretty neat. We met with one doctor who walked us through their process, and then an entire team of 12 doctors joined us in our exam room. They did a couple exercises with Daisy, went over her results (they more accurately defined it as a venous malformation) and that the best course of action is just to monitor (not surgery). It was the news we were hoping for/anticipating so that was a good thing!

We headed out to lunch at a super cool spot Darnell found on Yelp - the Old Clam House and it was SO GOOD. Like so, so good :) The restaurant has been around for over 100 years and had a really neat authentic vibe to it. We got an order of mussels and crab and it did not disappoint. Hands down it was the best meal of our trip!

Our last big stop of our trip was a visit to the San Francisco Zoo. I tried to pick activities that Daisy would like, that were also unique to the area. It was a bit of a jaunt out to the Zoo (it was along the coastline) but it was mostly freeway driving so it didn't take much extra time. It was chilly but sunny (and we were well dressed) - the perfect day for the Zoo! We enjoyed seeing the huge variety of animals that we don't normally get to see (the gorilla was super neat!) and spent a good few hours wandering around.

Daisy and I both passed out in the back of the Uber on our way back to the hotel. We didn’t do much on our last night - Darnell and I snuck upstairs to the rooftop hotel bar called “The View” - and it was a pretty spectacular view! Daisy seemed content enough to hang out in the hotel room by herself watching TV. We were all pretty tired at this point, so a quiet night was nice.

We left for home the next morning and got to the airport with plenty of time (so we didn’t have to stress) and it was PACKED. I have never seen a security line SO long (there were actually 3 different lines, all leading up to the next line). I was super glad we got there with plenty of time to spare, otherwise, that would’ve been super stressful.

Unfortunately, when we made it to our gate we were greeted with a delay (that always happens when you’re actually running on time). We kept near the gate, and they kept pushing out the departure time. It created a small domino effect (we would miss our connecting flight) and ended up waiting in SFO for close to 3 hours. Coupled with our later flight out of the connecting airport (another 2 hours) it was a LONG day.

BUT we finally made it home and Eleanor and the dogs (and my parents) were happy to see us. Despite the reason for the trip, we had such a great time! It was so fun to have true one-on-one time with Daisy - I hope it’s a trip she’ll remember for a long time (I know I will!) :)

#ourlittledaisybaby #vacation #familyvacation

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Darling Harbour is a harbour adjacent to the city centre of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia that is made up of a large recreational and pedestrian precinct that is situated on western outskirts of the Sydney central business district. The precinct is home to a number of major public facilities and attractions, including Harbourside Shopping Centre, Cockle Bay Wharf, Paddy's Markets, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Tumbalong Park, Australian National Maritime Museum (featuring museum ships including HMAS Vampire), The Star Casino & Entertainment Complex, Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, and Sydney Wildlife World. Originally named Long Cove, the locality extends northwards from Chinatown, along both sides of Cockle Bay to King Street Wharf 3 on the east, and to the suburb of Pyrmont on the west. Cockle Bay is just one of the waterways that makes up Darling Harbour, which opens north into the much larger Port Jackson. (at Darling Harbour, Sydney) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2lwcnQBbx8/?igshid=r5j793cx3t7d

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You dont need a pocket full of pennies to enjoy all that Sydney has to offer. Weve asked some fellow Sydney-based travel bloggers about their favourite things to do in Sydney that wont cost you a thing. Check them out below!

Bradleys Head, Sydney Managing a website about hiking, its no surprise that my favorite free thing to do in Sydney is discovering new walking tracks. Hiking in Sydney is the best way to fully appreciate everything this beautiful city has to offer. Sydney has a very diverse landscape, so you can walk the beaches, the bush, the mountains and of course the magnificent Sydney Harbour.Whats great about Sydney Harbour is that it is home to countless walking tracks that take you past secluded beaches, beautiful parks, picturesque bays, old lighthouses and much more. And you can discover all these exciting places with the city literally only a stones throw away. Some parts of the Harbour also hold lots of relics from Sydneys military history. At Bradleys Head for example you can find a fortification complex that was built in the 19th century to protect New South Wales against invaders. And Goat Island, right in the middle of the Harbour, once served as a massive gunpowder store. So go ahead, dust off those hiking shoes and head outdoors to discover the goodness that Sydney has to offer, for free! Families visiting Sydney can find all sorts of economical activities. For younger kids visits to some of Sydneys truly amazing playgrounds are a must. Visit a playground by a beach and you have a great free fresh air day out. Great playground and beach combos can be found at Bondi, Bronte, Watsons Bay, Clifton Gardens, Balmoral, Collaroy and Mona Vale. Families with older children might enjoy snorkelling, free if you bring your own kit. Try Shelly Beach at Manly for vibrant sea life, rays, wobbegongs and even (harmless) juvenile dusky whaler sharks. Ocean swimming is another super healthy Sydney sport you can enjoy for free. Explore the many rock pools on the ocean beaches. Check out the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad if you are a confident sea swimmer. Dozens of swimmers enjoy their daily dip at 7am each morning. Meet at Manly SLSC and ask for a free pink cap. One of our favourite free things to do in Sydney is the Bondi to Bronte walk. This iconic cliff-top walk is 2.5km long and joins two of Sydneys most famous beaches. The views of the ocean and the coastal cliffs along the walk are stunning, making this a real Sydney must see. The walk takes us around 2 hours with two young kids in tow. Adults doing the walk without kids could easily do it in one and a half hours. There is also the option to continue the walk all the way to Coogee Beach, which is a further 3 kilometers. The walk is also a popular jogging route, and has a few workout stations dotted along the path. When doing the walk with kids, we usually stop off at Tamarama Beach or Park on the way for a rest and a snack, and end the walk by playing on the beach in Bronte. Bronte has a lovely park with a playground and plenty of nearby cafes, making it ideal for families.The Bondi to Bronte walk is absolutely stunning and one of the most popular places in Sydney for taking photos, so dont leave your camera behind! Sarah Shrapnel Love Swah If youre a culture vulture in the mood for some creative inspiration without breaking the bank, then Sydney is the place for you! This notoriously extensive city is home to a huge selection of budget-friendly art galleries showcasing artworks from emerging and prominent artists, many of which you can visit free of charge. Firstly head on down to the Museum of Contemporary Art to enjoy their impressive permanent collection. Not only does it feature an array of world class modern art from around the globe, this collection is also free! Another permanent collection worth checking out is at the Art Gallery of NSW which is filled with an eclectic range of Australian, Asian, Western and Pacific art works. A local favourite on the smaller end of the spectrum is White Rabbit Gallery situated in Chippendale, which houses one of the largest collection of modern Chinese art in the world.

King Street, Newtown Exploring Street Art in Sydneys Inner West I love exploring the thriving street art culture in the inner Sydney suburb of Newtown. World class murals adorn walls on almost every corner here thanks in part to a local government initiatives aimed at reducing tagging by matching property owners with street artists. Newtown has always been colourful community, but the volume of work by local and international artists here makes it a perfect place for any street art lover to explore. Add to that some great small bars, cafes and several local craft breweries and you have plenty of great rest stops too. Check out Lennox Street Newtown if youre after a high reward to effort ratio with half a dozen full-scale murals in just 2 blocks. Alternatively make an afternoon of it, take the train to St Peters station and snake your way through the back lanes to a nondescript warehouse in the backstreets that is home to local brewery Young Henrys. This is the perfect spot to taste some really inspired local brews and reward yourself for all that walking! Sydneys own street art nirvana is only 10 minutes by train from the CBD. Tip Along the way pick up a lamington from Flower Drum on King Street or a great meat pie from Black Star Pastry, in Australia Street, Newtown! Nothing beats snorkelling in one of Sydneys stunning beaches on a scorching summer day. All you need is a snorkel and mask, and its easy to learn, even if youre new to the sport. Snorkelling is the best way to discover a new side of Sydney, and come face to face with incredible marine life, including rays, blue gropers, wobbegongs, seahorses, and a wide variety of colourful fish, kelp, and rocky reefs. Dont forget your GoPro! In the Eastern Suburbs, Gordons Bay (complete with underwater nature trail!), and Clovelly Beach are perfect places to get started. Clovelly offers easy beach access in a sheltered bay, making it the perfect spot for first-timers. Clovelly is also famous for its resident blue gropers, so keep your eyes peeled for these friendly fish. On Sydneys north, Shelly Beach, near Manly, is part of the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, and offers pristine blue waters teeming with marine life. Its also popular with divers.Wherever you end up, youre sure to have a fantastic time- snorkelling is one of the best free things to try in Sydney. Bring a friend, some sunscreen, and dive in! Tucked away in one of the myriad bays and inlets on the northside of Sydney Harbour is my favourite Sydney walk. Only a few kilometres long, you can stroll the entire path in less than an hour. The path follows the harbour shoreline beginning at Cremorne Point wharf and ending at Mosman Bay wharf, making it easy to get to by inner harbour ferry. Before you set out take a short detour through Cremorne Point Reserve for spectacular views across Sydney Harbour, or better yet, bring a picnic and enjoy the sunshine. Dont miss Robertson Point Lighthouse, still a working lighthouse guiding boats safely past the point. You cant go inside but you can get quite close. Heading north from the reserve, the path winds past some of Sydneys most exclusive Federation mansions and million dollar water views. At Mosman Bay wharf either catch a ferry back to the city or retrace your steps as far as Hodgson Ave. Follow the street to join up with a parallel path on the east side of Cremorne Point for the best views of theSydneyOpera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge has to offer. Living in Sydney we are spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic natural attractions. One of my favourite free things to do in Sydney is walking the different parts of the The Coast Track in Royal National Park. The entire track is 26km-long and takes two days to complete but it doesnt have to be done all at once. You can easily do parts of the track as spectacular day hikes. The northern part of the track takes you from the village of Bundeena to Marley beach along one of the most beautiful stretches of Illawarra coastline. On top of the dramatic scenery, this walk also gives you the perfect chance to spot Humpback whales during their migration between April and December.The southern part of the coastal track takes you from Otford train station to Burning Palms beach via the Palm Jungle loop trail. This track has the best of all worlds: towering cliffs of the rugged coastline, eucalypt forest, rainforest gullies, beaches, grasslands and even a palm jungle! Attending a conference I discovered this self-made walking trail from North Sydney. Its a great way to watch the city wake and spring to life.Starting on Blues Point Road and passing the eclectic mixture clothing shops, restaurants and bars, walk to Henry Lawson Avenue.Wander alongside Blues Bay to the iconic Sails Restaurant at Lavender Bay. Stop and take in the views of the Harbour, The Bridge, Circular Quay and Opera House. Next, follow the laneway from Sails to E Cres Street veering right onto Bay View Street. Youll walk passed beautiful homes with Bay views. Continually hugging Lavender Bay, walk round to the left into King George Street taking the laneway to the right soon after.Stroll down the lane until Wendy Whiteleys Secret Garden. This marks the beginning of Peter Kingston Walkway. This will take you pass Luna Park and North Sydney Pool.Follow the signs up onto the Harbour Bridge. Explore the Rocks area at the end and walk through to the Quay and Opera House.If you do this walk early in the morning, when the sun is just rising over the harbour, you can enjoy your own private Rocky moment up the Opera House stairs! For more fun and free activities in Sydney, click here! ]]> http://www.sydney.com/sydney-life/feed

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Shenzhen Architecture News 2021, Guangdong Building Designs, Architects, Chinese Property Photos

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18 May 2021 Shenzhen Wobbling Skyscraper

The SEG Plaza in Shenzhen inexplicably began to shake at around 1pm, prompting an evacuation of people inside. No earthquake was recorded in the area, and the authorities are investigating both the cause and the impact.

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The building in the Futian district was closed by 2.40pm. The tower was built in 2000 and is reportedly 356 metres tall.

It is home to manufacturer Shenzhen Electronics Group (SEG) and various offices. The structure is the 18th tallest tower in this booming Chinese city.

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One observer on YouTube states the following, which sounds plausible, but would need verification:

“It will be due to vortex shedding. If the wind is at a speed that causes vortexes to shed with a timing that is a harmonic of the buildings natural frequency, each shed will give the building a slightly bigger push, like building momentum on a swing. With other tall buildings around, it will likely only be an issue with wind at a specific speed from a specific direction.”

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4 May 2021 China Resources Snow Beer Headquarters Base

27 Oct 2020 Meland Club flagship store, Shenzhen Uniwalk shopping mall Architects: X+LIVING photograph : Shao Feng Meland Club Imagination is a gift from God. However, the same and stereotyped buildings and increasingly similar cities make it impossible for us to see the dream in the square frame of the glass window. I have completed so many works in the field of parent-child business and I am pursuing to create fairy tale kingdom for children and open a door to the unimaginable world.

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20 Nov 2020 Guangming Hub Design: Foster + Partners rendering © Foster + Partners Guangming Hub Foster + Partners has won the design competition for Guangming Hub, a new Transport Oriented Development situated on the high-speed rail link that connects Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The proposal also integrates three new metro lines in the city and is the central focus of a new masterplan for the region that aims to create a new urban destination.

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Symposium: Friday, 29 June 2018, 4pm Location: ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory, Christinenstr. 18-19, 10119 Berlin

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Romantic Toronto

01 of 10 Explore Chinatown and Toronto's Ethnic Neighborhoods

Toronto is one of the world's most multi-cultural cities, and the Chinese comprise one of its largest ethnic groups.

The vast Chinatown area, centered at Spadina and Dundas Street West, radiates out and encompasses Vietnamese, Korean, and Thai restaurants and businesses in addition to the many eateries that tempt visitors with Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, and Cantonese fare.

Every few years, on the grounds of Ontario Place, Toronto's Chinese heritage is celebrated with the colorful Chinese Lantern Festival, a gorgeous display of colorful lanterns that honor China's past and future.

In addition to the Chinese, Toronto has significant populations from Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, India, Greece, and many other nations. Each has developed its own section within the polyglot city, where that country's fare is available and visitors can hear languages other than English spoken.

Toronto is also one of the world's safest big cities, so visitors who take normal precautions need not be wary about exploring its varied ethnic neighborhoods on their own.

02 of 10 Sip Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Royal York

Toronto's landmark hotel located in the heart of downtown, the Fairmont Royal York offers an afternoon tea in its EPIC restaurant.

Comfortable banquettes, tables well spaced apart, accommodating waiters, and a selection of traditional finger sandwiches and pastries make this elegant and romantic ritual a sophisticated pleasure. Reservations are recommended.

03 of 10 Visit Castle Loma

Castle Loma, designed to resemble a medieval castle in residential Toronto, opened in 1914.

It was built by Canadian stockbroker and financier Sir Henry Pellatt at a cost of about $3.5 million. Containing just under 100 rooms, it was the largest private home in Canada at that time.

Like many grandiose structures, Castle Loma has stood through its share of triumph and tragedy. Sir Henry and his wife spent fewer than ten years living in Casa Loma before financial reverses forced them to abandon the property; the flamboyant Pellatt died virtually penniless.

For the past 70 years, Casa Loma has been open as a tourist attraction. They pay a fee to enter and can take a self-guided tour. Many simply explore the fragrant and colorful Casa Loma Gardens, in bloom from May through October.

Casa Loma can also be rented for weddings that range in size from 125 to 1,200 guests and it has an in-house caterer.

04 of 10 Browse Toronto's Markets

Toronto's markets are where visitors go to savor a true taste of the city.

The two major Toronto markets are St. Lawrence Market and Kensington Market, and each has a distinct personality.

St. Lawrence Market, established in 1803, is a must-see for foodies visiting Toronto. Its main floor is filled with cheese shops, meat sellers, a fishmonger, bakeries, and delicacy purveyors. A peameal Canadian bacon sandwich or truffled mozzarella from this market will introduce your palate to new flavor sensations.

The lower level offers some ready-to-eat items and unique edible gifts, such as New Zealand honey and unusual jam flavors. Visitors may also find themselves taking away irresistible non-comestibles, such as handmade jewelry and original photographs. Find out more: St. Lawrence Market.

Kensington Market wakes up and stays up late. Vintage clothing shops, used furniture stores, multiple places to eat, art galleries and other bohemian passions comprise this multi-cultural community, which became a National Historic Site in 2006.

Kensington Market is also home to the Hot Box, a cannabis café, which is a safe environment where customers can smoke their own marijuana (it is not sold on the premises) and dine on vegan, vegetarian, and meat items such as Brain Melt grilled sandwiches and Chronic Quesadillas.

05 of 10 Try on the Bata Shoe Museum for Size

One way to know it's really love is when you can convince your other half to visit a place that doesn't seem like something he or she would be interested in. If your other half agrees, you're well on the road to enduring love, since you already know how to compromise. And if your other half goes with an open mind and ultimately finds the attraction as interesting as you do, bingo! You've got a keeper.

The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto needs that kind of preface. It's not a typical museum. In fact, it may be the only shoe museum in the world. Three floors of shoes hold both the expected (Princess Diana's heels, Elvis' blue suede) as well as a truly fascinating array of footwear that dates back nearly as far as when man first stood upright and needed protection for his tender soles.

Wooden sandals from Egypt more than four centuries old... intricately beaded moccasins made by indigenous North American peoples... silver wedding sandals from India... reindeer-skin boots from Siberia... and embroidered silk shoes as tiny as baby booties worn by foot-bound Chinese women are all part of this fascinating collection.

If you love handicrafts and history, a visit to the fascinating Bata Shoe Museum will expose you to other cultures, countries, and times from the ground up.

06 of 10 Find Enlightenment at Toronto University

Founded in 1827 as King's College, the University of Toronto is a liberal arts school with more students, faculty, and courses than any other college in Canada.

Its venerable Gothic buildings and quads evoke the scholarly ambiance of the Cambridge and Oxford campuses in England.

Whether strolling the grounds or arranging to have a wedding ceremony in one of the public spaces, couples will find the parklike property a worthwhile place to pause on a Toronto itinerary.

07 of 10 Toast Your Romance at Toronto's Distillery District

Another one of Toronto's National Historic sites, the Distillery District is a pedestrians-only, cobblestone area along the wharf that was once home to mills and breweries.

Today the Distillery District houses shops, restaurants, an exceptional bakery, performance spaces, galleries and artists' studios, and even a day spa.

08 of 10 Sail to Toronto's Islands

A number of tour boats ply the Lake Ontario harbor, and both lunch and dinner cruises can be booked.

But the best deal in town is the Toronto Island Ferry, which offers frequent service to the Toronto Islands, a recreational greenbelt a fifteen-minute sail from the mainland.

09 of 10 Sunbathe Nude on Toronto's Center Island

Another reason to worship summer in Toronto: Nude sunbathing is allowed at Hanlan's Point Nude Beach. Take the Toronto Island Ferry over, and keep your clothes on till you hit the beach.

10 of 10 Discover More of the Romantic Side of Toronto

Romantic couples can find plenty more to see and do on a Toronto visit. Among the most popular:

Entertainment. Toronto is the entertainment capital of Canada, featuring Broadway-style musicals, renowned comedy and film festivals, and major concerts at the Molston Amphitheatre.

Shopping. With nearly 300 stores, the indoor Eaton Centre is Toronto's largest shopping mall. We're big fans of Fruit & Passions items for the body and bath, located near the entrance. For upscale brands, browse the Hudson Bay Company across the street. Holt Renfrew is another important name in Toronto retail. It has three locations in the city.

Dining. Sophisticated palates have a wide choice of fine and ethnic restaurants to choose from. Able to splurge? Make reservations at Senses in the Soho Metropolitan Hotel, the gourmet Susur Lee, the exotic Sultan's Tent, and La Maquette, voted Toronto's most romantic restaurant. For breakfast, no place beats Cora's on Blue Jay Way.

Spa and Scenic Views. Good reasons to visit the Park Hyatt: For the couples treatment in the massage suite for two at the Stillwater Spa and for drinks at the hotel's rooftop lounge.

If you want to feel on top of the world, the CN Tower provides the most panoramic vistas.

This post “Romantic Toronto” was originally seen on trisavvy by Susan Breslow Sardone

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The Chinese presence in Trinidad and Tobago

Oysters were arguably Trinidad's first snack, and Chinese immigrants the first oyster vendors. While oysters had long been in the diet of the island's First Peoples and, later, were a cherished item on the dinner tables of colonial leaders, it was Chinese immigrants who entrenched themselves in the trade in oysters. They harvested oysters from mangrove beds along the eastern and southern coasts of the island and even in Cocorite. San Fernando oysters were considered among the best, so much so that they were shipped from King's Wharf to Port-of-Spain. Chinese oyster vendors, like the one in the photo, could be seen with basket and knife, shucking the shells and adding a spicy sauce. Eventually, the itinerant Chinese men were joined by Indian roadside vendors. The trade began to disappear due to the health ordinances of 1970 and, later, the growing pollution of the 1990s. Oysters had long been a delicacy of the original inhabitants of Trinidad as evidenced by shells found in archaeological digs in St Joseph and Arima. One could say that oysters are Trinidad's oldest street food. . [ 2500 indentured indentured immigrants were brought here from South China between 1853 and 1856. Most left the plantations as soon as they could and became market gardeners, venders, butchers and shopkeepers. More Chinese came later, not as indentured workers but to join relatives or to escape poverty and war in China. -Source: An Introduction to the History of Trinidad and Tobago (Chapter 8) by Bridget Brereton ]

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Finais da NBA: Toronto x Oakland, numa disputa em dicas de viagem

Toda temporada de basquete a cena se repete aqui em casa: TV ligada e nossa torcida para o Golden State Warriors, desde 2015. Só não deu certo em 2016, quando o título foi para o Cleveland Cavaliers. Mas, neste ano, os playoffs da NBA nos deixaram numa encruzilhada. Torcemos muito para o Toronto Raptors ser campeão da Conferência Leste, foi emocionante o último jogo! Só que, agora, fica a dúvida: para quem torcer nas finais?

O amor pelo Canadá é antigo. Nathalia escreve sobre o país há mais de dez anos –aliás, para saber onde ficar em Toronto, com hotéis por bairros, dá uma olhada nesse texto completinho do link. A maior cidade do Canadá está na nossa vida o tempo todo, pelas muitas dicas que damos aos leitores do Como Viaja, pelos diversos itens de souvenir que fazem parte da nossa rotina. É assim também com San Francisco. A Golden Gate e o bondinho da cidade decoram nossa sala em pinturas que a Nathalia comprou de um artista local no Fisherman’s Wharf.

Sim, sabemos que o Golden State Warriors não fica nesse destino. Até já foram dali, mas sua base é em Oakland, do outro lado da Baía de San Francisco. Cidade-irmã da californiana mais famosa, Oakland está na lista de “Best Trips” da “National Geographic” para 2019. Adivinha quem mais aparece nessa seleção? Toronto! Ou seja, temos mesmo um páreo duro nesses playoffs de viagem. Quem sai ganhando é o visitante, que pode conhecer as duas, apresentadas aqui em 7 dicas, numa brincadeira com o número de jogos finais da NBA, a liga de basquete profissional norte-americana.

1. Ícones: CN Tower x Golden Gate

Diante do Lake Ontario, um dos Grandes Lagos na fronteira do Canadá com os Estados Unidos, a CN Tower é o principal símbolo de Toronto. É possível visitar vários andares, incluindo um piso duplo de vidro e janelas panorâmicas a 346 metros. Corajosos podem caminhar do lado de fora no Edge Walk, atividade disponível nos meses de clima quente.

Seus 553,33 metros de altura total podem ser vistos de vários pontos da cidade. À noite, sua iluminação muda de tom conforme a ação ou comemoração destacada no calendário local. Um vermelho alaranjado é a cor da bela Golden Gate Bridge. Com 2,7 quilômetros de extensão, a ponte liga San Francisco a cidades da área da baía. Oakland tem outra ponte que faz sua ligação direta com sua cidade-irmã mais famosa. Mas a Golden Gate é um ícone da região e seu desenho estampa as camisas dos Warriors. Também dá para atravessar a ponte a pé ou de bicicleta.

2. Compras e agito: Yonge-Dundas Square x Jack London Square

Jack London Square fica no distrito de mesmo nome, na orla de Oakland. Foi batizada assim em alusão ao escritor Jack London, que viveu sua infância nessa antiga região portuária, mas que ainda hoje concentra uma série de negócios da cidade. Nos últimos anos, o bairro tem passado por um gradual processo de revitalização, atraindo uma série de novos restaurantes e lojas. Ainda é possível experimentar um pouco da atmosfera que inspirou o autor de “O Lobo do Mar” em locais como o Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon, bar cujas as portas estão abertas ao público desde 1883. A Yonge-Dundas Square, em Downtown Toronto, é agitada o ano todo.

O encontro entre duas grandes ruas da cidade (juntas dão nome à praça) é frequentemente comparado à Times Square de Nova York, por seus brilhantes letreiros. Tem hotéis, cinemas, restaurantes e lojas, muitas lojas, ao redor. Ali estão entradas para o Eaton Centre, principal shopping local, e para o Path de Toronto, subterrâneo da cidade que conecta centros comerciais, edifícios e estações de metrô.

3. Principais museus: Royal Museum of Ontario x Oakland Museum of California

Os dinossauros, cuja pata são o símbolo do Toronto Raptors, são o destaque do principal museu da cidade. O Royal Museum of Ontario (ROM), com 6 milhões de peças (o maior acervo do Canadá), tem ainda excelentes objetos da Mesopotâmia e pedras preciosas da América do Norte. A fachada até parece uma. Projetada pelo arquiteto Daniel Libeskind, não é uma unanimidade, mas sem dúvida se destaca na esquina da Bloor Street com a Queen’s Park. Em maio e junho, a Friday Night Live junta música e arte em um animado evento das 19h às 23h30, para adultos.

Já o Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) reúne famílias nas noites de sexta. Entre 17 e 22 horas, food trucks e DJ’s comandam a animação em um ritual que atrai jovens e casais com filhos para encontros de fim de tarde e algumas oficinas de arte gratuitas. Inaugurado em 1969, ele é uma espécie de museu da gente californiana, cuja formação e diversidade podem ser compreendidas em exposições a partir de três temas centrais: arte, ciências naturais e história.

4. Gastronomia com vinho: Niágara x tour por vinícolas

Na Califórnia ou em Ontario (província canadense onde se localiza Toronto), o vinho certamente está no cardápio de atividades. O Urban Wine Trail de Oakland conta até com aplicativo para você planejar sua visita a vinícolas dentro da cidade, instaladas em antigos armazéns.

Em Toronto, um dos passeios próximos é juntar Cataratas do Niágara e visita às vinícolas — ficam a uma hora e meia de carro —, mas dá para degustar o vinho dessa importante região produtora na própria metrópole. Os restaurantes costumam oferecer em suas cartas rótulos da província. Nas duas cidades, os menus tem receitas elaboradas com ingredientes locais, no melhor estilo farm-to-table, deliciosa tendência difundida pela Califórnia.

5. Arte ao ar livre: Graffiti Alley x grafite nas esquinas

As ruas de Oakland têm em torno de 1.000 grafites, e não faltam referências aos Warriors. O genial armador Stephen Curry está presente em pelo menos três muros, um deles em um restaurante na Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Eleito o melhor jogador da temporada 2017-2018 da NBA, o ala Kevin Durant teve seu voo fantástico para uma enterrada imortalizado em Temescal Alley. Mais que uma forma de expressão, os grafites em Oakland promovem inserção social. O famoso mural da Alice Street é obra do Projeto de Rejuvenescimento Comunitário (Community Rejuvenation Project), iniciativa que há mais de uma década envolve artistas locais e novos talentos em processos artísticos colaborativos.

Toronto também valoriza a manifestação artística das ruas — Uber 5000, um dos nomes do grafite por lá, assinou murais nos escritórios locais do LinkedIn e do Facebook. Falando em rede social, dois famosos pontos instagramáveis ficam perto da Spadina Avenue: a Graffiti Alley, beco-galeria de arte urbana com uma sequência de desenhos, e as Calii Wings, asas pintadas pela artista californiana Colette Miller, em seu projeto Global Angel Wings, que espalha amor pelo mundo desde 2012.

6. Bairro asiático: Chinatown x Chinatown

Uma das comunidades chinesas mais antigas dos Estados Unidos, surgida por volta de 1850, a Chinatown de Oakland incorporou novas etnias com as chegadas de vietnamitas, japoneses e tailandeses. Mas ainda é o Pato Pequim quem figura em destaque nas vitrines dos restaurantes. A Chinatown de Oakland é um território composto por 16 quarteirões, onde é possível descobrir os segredos da fabricação do tradicional biscoito da sorte. E você vai precisar de muita para não perder a conta dos dragões grafitados em preto e dourado pelos muros do bairro.

Os letreiros em chinês não deixam dúvida de que você está na Chinatown de Toronto. Ali, ao lado dos pratos de dim sum, o pato também é o especial apreciado. Mas o bairro é mais novo do que o de Oakland. Os chineses começaram a chegar a Toronto no fim do século 19 e imigraram em maior número no meio do século 20. Hoje lojas e restaurantes se espalham no cruzamento da Dundas Street com a Spadina Avenue. Agosto é mês de festival típico nas duas cidades, com entretenimento, compras e comida.

7. Endereços hipsters: West Queen West x Temescal

Um dos bairros mais antigos de Oakland, Temescal não escapou do raio hipster. Cafés, ateliês, lojas e barbearias mudaram a cara do velho beco ladeado de estábulos. Repaginada, a Temescal Alley virou imã de turistas e da vizinhança local, composta por jovens casais, millennials e público LGBT. Sinais da imigração ocorrida no fim do século 19 ficam evidentes em tours gastronômicos por restaurantes de origem italiana, etíope e mexicana.

Para encontrar as mais arrojadas tendências, o endereço em Toronto é o extremo oeste da Queen Street, pedaço da rua chamado de West Queen West. Reúne lojas de vinil, galerias, cafés, brechós e boutiques alternativas.

Por Nathalia Molina e Fernando Victorino

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