Diane Snider Photos

Low-rise housing iof any age is a rare sight in Shanghai as land is so costly or even more importantly, virtually non-existent for such a low density use.

No, I really can't tell you why all the blankets are hanging on railings along this sidewalk. Are they for sale? Freshly washed and hanging there to dry? Your guess is as good as mine.

When in Shanghai (and in any other city you might be unfamiliar with) be sure to take a business card from your hotel's reception desk or have someone at the desk write one out for you - you will find it invaluable if somehow you wander off and can't find your way back or, worse yet, can't pronounce in Chinese the name of the hotel even if you know what its name is.

Shanghai, as well as other major cities in China, is now moving forward to improve daily life a bit easier for people who are mobility impaired though admitedly it has a long way to go.

This particular spot serves as the central transportation hub for the port area of Nha Trang. It is jam full of taxies, buses, ferry boats, fishing boats, bicyclists, street vendors, and even visiting backpackers awaiting trips out to the various nearby islands.

It's good the owners of these motorcycles covered them even partially as within the hour of this photo, a drenching rain came up very suddenly . I wasn't so lucky - I didn't have any raincoat with me! Just coverage for my camera!

You'll have a great time visiting Bangkok, Thailand as there is so much to see and do. Start with a look-see via a bus ride and then take more time for more serious sightseeing afterwards. And have your camera ready to take photos no matter what.

Walking or riding via bus or tuk-tuk, you'll certainly see and learn many new and interesting things when you visit Bangkok, Thailand.