Restaurants in Shanghai

Le Saleya

570 Changle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu
长乐路570号，近襄阳路

Tel: 5403-6957

Open Daily - Reservations for 6:30 on Saturday the 22nd

Barbarossa Lounge - Moroccan Themed Chill Lunge in People's Park

PHONE:

6318 0220

ADDRESS:

Inside People's Park,
231 Nanjing Xi Lu,
near Huangpi Nan Lu

(Entrance between Starbucks and Shanghai Art Museum)

南京西路231号,
人民公园内
近黄陂南路

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AREA:

People's Square

METRO:

People's Square, 2 mins. walk

HOURS:

Daily, 11am-late

CARDS:

Local and international cards accepted

PRICE:

$ $ $ $ $ (Show Legend)

RESERVATIONS:

Not necessary

HAPPY HOUR:

Daily 5-8pm on the second floor - buy one get one free

Restaurants in China

Da Dong Roast Duck - Best Restaurant in Beijing

• Cuisines: Chinese, Dongsanhuan Beilu | Cháoyáng, Beijing, China

• (010) 6582 2892
• Tuanjiehu 团结湖
• 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District
• 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路(长虹桥东南角)
• Daily 11am-10pm
• 6582 2892/4003
• • Parking available
  • No smoking sections
  • Chinese and foreign cards accepted
  • ¥¥¥¥¥ 120-200 per person
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Mao Mao Chong (Fuzzy Caterpillar Bar and Grill) - First Night in Beijing?

• Nanluoguxiang / Gulou Dongdajie 南锣鼓巷鼓楼东大街
• 12 Banchang Hutong (east off Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District
• 东城区板厂胡同12号（南锣鼓巷往东走）
• Daily 7pm-late
• 159 9264 6024

Email: maomaochongstore@yahoo.com
Tel: +86 10 64055718

12 Ban Chang Hutong, Jiao Dao Kou Nan Jie, (Near South end of Nan Luo Gu Xiang)
DongCheng District, Beijing, China, 100007

Nearest landmark: Lu Song Yuan Hotel & Jiao Dao Kou Police Station

Capitol M - Reservations Made for Monday at 3:00

• Qianmen and Dashilan'r 前门大栅栏
• 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District
• 崇文区前门步行街2号3层
• Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-5pm, 6-10.30pm (afternoon tea between 2.30-5pm)
• 6702 2727

Great Resource for English-language Beijing City Tips

Shanghai Dining

FU1039

0215237 1878

1039 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu

愚园路1039号,
近江苏路

Getting Around in China: 中国之旅

I hate the sticky, sweaty, dirty moments between luggage claim and arriving at the hotel when traveling long distances, especially international.  So, I like to have transportation, hotel, and the basics all figured out before I arrive anywhere.  That in mind, transportation arrangements for my China Voyage:

Beijing, airport to hotel:Viator. Beijing Airport Transfer
Beijing, day trip: Stretch A Leg or Viator
Qingdao, airport/hotel: China Airport Transfer
Xi'an, airport/hotel: Xi'an Airport Transfer, or Viator ($109 Roundtrip)
Shanghain, airport/hotel: Viator ($69)
Shanghai, morning trip: Viator
Shanghai, evening trip: Viator

China Public Transit Information

So, it is officially happening, or at least I've booked my tickets and requested a VISA, so momentum would leave one to believe that a visit to China is going to be happening.  -- I'm going to China, in a month!

Itinerary:
SLC - PEK (Beijing Airport Code) - 10/12 -
Bejing China Education Expo
PEK - Tsingdao (TAO) - 10/17 - 10/19
Tsingdao - Xi'an (XIY) - 10/19 - 10/21
XIY - Shanghai (PVG) - 10/21 - 10/24

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Final Day in Costa Rica

February 6 - 7:

To finish the trip, we'll take a two day trek to Arenal Volcano and hot springs to explore Arenal Volcano and Surrounding hot springs.

Hotel Options:
Nayara
Springs Lodge - Family Suite with private mineral bath
Peace Lodge - Master Suite with Loft and private mineral bath

Costa Rica, January 2012

Travel Dates:

Tuesday, January 31 - Tuesday, February 7
12:50 A.M. - ATL - 12:55 PM+
35,000 Frequent Flier Miles Flights Available

Interesting Links:
Visit Costa Rica
Hotel Grano de Oro - $200 per night, family suite, in the heart of San Jose
Tenoria National Park - Waterfalls, Rain Forest
Cocos Island
Hotel RIU Costa Rica

Maui Beach House Rentals

I've been checking out Maui beach house rentals for the Nicholes family vacation in 2012 and I came across these options.

Banyan Treehouse Estate

This house/complex, while not as luxurios as some of the other options, provides for multiple, seperate houses with more than ample bedrooms, kitchen space, and bathrooms - it is a collection of homes on a large estate featuring:

• Up to 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms
• Pool, outdoor dining options, hammocks
• Located in the hill country above Makawo 6 miles from the beach

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Endless Sunset Estate in Lahaina

• $695 per night
• 4-bedroom, 3-bath home - 2,100 sqft
• Separate private cottage with sleeper sofa and bedroom with queen bed
• Outdoor showers, fire pit, ocean view

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Casa Kai Pali

Located directly across the street from quiet and protected Baby Bay Beach and features:

• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Outdoor shower, grill, and deck
• 2500 sq ft.

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Tropical Breezes Estate

This home is located near the Lahani stables in the mountains overlooking West Maui. This house may be a little small for us, but with a nearby hotel option for a pool we could do a little mix of two worlds

• Sleeps 12 in 4 bedrooms
• 1 King, 3 Queens, 2 sleeper sofas, and 3 bathrooms
• 1500 sq ft.

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Lahaina Baby Beach Hale

5 minute walk to the restaurant district in Lahaina, directly on Baby Bay reef.  

• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Jacuzzi
• 2,900 square feet
• Outdoor living/seating area
• Accommodates 12 people

Neumont University Unplug and Play Event Details

Unplug and Play Festival

Its time to “unplug” from on-line and console gaming and get outside in Utah's great outdoors, while having a blast. All Unplug and Play events will be in the evenings during the week of July 18th - July 22nd and are family friendly. Ages 12 and up for Zombie play -- things can get a little rough.

Check out Neumont's Unplug and Play Facebook event page “Unplug and Play Festival” for current information.

ZOMBIES!!!

When: Monday, July 18, 7:00 PM
Where: Murray Park, 202 E. Murray Park Avenue
Wake from your online gaming coma and join us for a Zombie themed commute to Murray Park. Meet at the west entrance of Murray Park at 7:00 pm for a Humans vs. Zombies battle royale. Dress Zombie or prepare to battle NERF-style as a human. Come solo, or put together a human NERF squadron team to battle these abominations. Neumont Zombies will board TRAX heading north to the Murray Hospital stop at 6:00 pm.

PARKING LOT MELEE

When: Tuesday, July 19. 7:00 PM
Where: Neumont University - south parking lot
Join us on Neumont University’s south parking lot for a world record attempt at the biggest “4 Square” game in history (more like 100 Square). We'll also play bike games, such as bike polo for you bike lovers.

GLADIATOR GAMES

When: Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 PM
Where: Riverfront Park, 10991 South River Front Parkway
Riverfront Park in South Jordan will be the site of the Gladiator Games. Dodge Ball, Chamball, and an Ultimate Yoga ball battle.

APP. NIGHT

When: Thursday, July 21, 7:00 PM
Where: Riverfront Park, 10991 South River Front Parkway
Bring your “smart phone” on Thursday as we start to bring technology back by using new applications on your mobile devices to explore and have a blast outside. “HALI” and “Seek and Spell” will be the focal parts of this night. Think “hide and seek” using your phone as radar.

NIGHT GAMES FINALE - “Top Secret” for now. More information to come soon.

Email: jpeppinger@neumont.edu with questions

Visiting Oahu

I never thought Oahu was a trip I'd be interested in taking, Waikikihas zero appeal to me.  But, as I started looking at the lest developed parts of the island I'm staring to get more excited about the prospect of a trip there in May.

1. Hiking to Hi'ilawe Falls in the Waimanu Valley (something else I wouldn't expect to be excited about)

Next Up:Spain

I won some airline tickets at our holiday company raffle, so I've been researching some trip options and I'm thinking Spain in Spring of 2012.

California here I come!

Thanks to Amy for putting together this upcoming trip to So Cal, and to the Tom Hughes tribe for agreeing to host our motley crew.

To Summarize Amy's Grand Plan:

Leave Thurs evening, spend the night in St. George
Arrive So Cal Friday afternoon
Saturday - Beach day?
Sunday - Legoland? I've got coupons for $8 off per person, so I'll bring those
Monday - So Cal exploring
Tuesday - drive up to Anaheim in the am, Disney day, stay at the Paradise Pier hotel
Weds - Disney Day, R and S fly home
Thurs - Disney Day, start the drive home
Friday - Back to SLC, back to life

--- Do I have it right Amy? Is Legoland Sunday or another day? I LOOOOVE San Diego, so hoping we'll have some time to get down there, but we're open to whatever.

We've booked our tickets to fly home Weds. The 23rd, and our boys are thrilled to be getting a couple extra Disney days without us, so thanks to D and K for agreeing to keep the boys for a couple extra days.