After a sub-zero temperature flight from Hong Kong, we have arrived in Chengdu - half frozen. Immigration was a breeze. Nothing like the Olympics venues. This place is pretty much the same as I visited last year. One thing, less traffic than I expected. Wonder why.
It's been raining here. I can imagine all the earthquake victims living in those temp housing. This morning, the sky was bright; then within minutes, total darkness as if I had entered hell. Then thunder and lightening. It poured. Despite the hotel is crap as a Crowne Plaza or by any standard, we still had a very good shelter and comfort compared to the earthquake victims.
Last night, went to Shanghri-la Chengdu for the supper buffet. It was RMB148 or (CAD$22.00) I thought I had gained 5 lbs there. It was an International buffet with 8 or 9 food stations from Middle Eastern to Japanese to Cantonese to Indian to Brazilian to Sichuan hotpot. Wow.... All Indian and Middle Eastern were made fresh in front of you. It was an experience one should experience. CAD$22.00; one could not get such a good meal at Hotel Sask's Sunday brunch or Xmas buffet for that. No comparison.
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