Shanghai 2008

Here we are inside the museum at the base of the TVB Pearl Tower. Behind us is one of the gifts given as a wedding gift. It's a beautiful thing (I wouldn't know where to put it in my house), however, it looks very impressive in a museum!

Shanghai

We went up the TVB Pearl Tower and here you can see a panoramic view of Shanghai. You can see our hotel, the Shanghai Grand Hyatt in the back. Claire and Emily were looking through one of these binoculars - it was hazy so couldn't see far.

Shanghai 2008

Our next stop was Shanghai. We stayed at the Grand Hyatt. We first met Derek and Bill for dinner, then Bill took the kids to the Science Museum while Sue and I worked. We went to see an acrobatic show at night and met up with Bill and Derek for dinner.

Sanya

Sanya

We practically had the beach to ourselves. It was very nice and relaxing!

Sanya Resort, Hainan Island, China

We went to one of our favorite beach resorts - Sanya for some R&R. The water was great and the food was amazing. The breakfast buffet at the Ritz was a huge spread. Emily and I really like the Wagyu beef burgers and french fries. We had it everyday by the pool!

We also had great mangoes everyday! Here's a photo of Claire and Emily going boogie boarding. We went all over town looking for Claire's swimsuit and finally found a great orange one!

Beijing trip 2008

Claire curled Emily's hair for an hour and it looks fabulous! Here's Emily at the famous Philip Stark restaurant called "LAN" at the LG Twin Building off of Chang An Road.

Beijing trip 2008

Beijing trip 2008

We went to see the "Night of Beijing" which was a fantastic dinner theatre of spectacular performances of the Chinese culture. It's a show of the Chinese history from ancient times to now. The dinner was so so but the show and the costumes were great!

Beijing Trip 2008

After we came out of the Summer Palace with Claire and Sue, Emily had to have this coolie hat. She bargained hard for it. I think we paid 40rmb which was $5. Then she left it on the van! Well, we got this good photo opp. She won't ask for a coolie hat anymore!

Beijing trip 2008

Bill happened to be on a business trip and the family met up for dinner.

Beijing trip June 2008

We met up with Mathew, Derek's friend since Kindergarten for a nice Japanese Tappanyaki dinner. Mathew was starting an internship at a law firm this summer.

India Today Conclave

Bill Clinton was the keynote for the opening night while Al Gore closed the event on day 3.

India Today Conclave

With my very good friend Mrinalini - red with red, our drinks matched our outfit!

India Today Conclave

Syed, me, Kate, Varghese and Mrinalini. I had drinks which matched my Sari. Red the night before and white on this night!

India Today Conclave 2008

This is one of the premier events bringing together politicians, the medai and business leaders and thought leaders around the world to discuss current events and future predictions..

Epsilon Idol finalists

Everyone was a winner at the end of the night. We had "Best singer", "Best Attitude", "Best fashion" and "Best Overall". Hmmm 4 contestants, 4 winners, who would've thought of that! :) We all had a great time and handed out lucky money at the end!

Chandra - Epsilon Idot #1

Here's Chandra with a blue silk top, turquois dress and a matching raw silk shawl.

Emily - Epsilon Idol fashion show

Here's Emily with her Channel necklace, a velvet black skirt and a leopard print top. She fell out of my high heels so here she is without any shoes!

Epsilon Idol Season #1

Out of sheer boredom, we launched the first Epsilon Idol which combs a singing contest with a fashion show. The participants were Emily C, Emily K, Chandra and Vicky. Aakash and I were the judges and I was also the photographer.