Jemsweb » Asian Odyssey http://www.jemsweb.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Foreign Shopping http://www.jemsweb.com/2004/10/foreign-shopping/ http://www.jemsweb.com/2004/10/foreign-shopping/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:27:39 +0000 emily http://www.jemsweb.com/wordpress/?p=419 I thought I’d share with you my three favourite purchases on my trip.

1 :: Fake Rolex
Everywhere you went in Shanghai, hawkers were trying to sell you Rolexes. After Max bought one in People’s Square, I decided I really wanted one too! Ned found this at the Xiang Yang Fashion Market, a stallholder had a stash in a secret box in the back of the stall. We managed to bargain him down to US$12, he seemed pretty miserable with that so maybe it was a good deal – or maybe he was a good actor! Anyway, it is a great replica – has a crystal scratch-resistant face, see-through back with self winding mechanism, not to mention the major bling factor! I just hope no one mugs me for it!

2 :: Patch Sneakers
We spent roughly 35% of our time in Tokyo in shoe shops, as Jake and Max were looking for something special. The range of shoes in Shibuya was astounding. Incredible varieties of Chuck Taylors and Vans. I even bought Archie a tiny pair of Vans. But I didn’t want any shoes – until the moment Max brought these to my attention and I fell in love. Any item that combines Ren & Stimpy, Snoop Dogg & NWA in a shoe form has got to be good! (Just some of the patches on these shoes)

3 :: Helvetica T-Shirt
Jake found a great shop in Tokyo with cool designer t-shirts, and this was one – the perfect shirt for web designers everywhere! Helvetica is of course a font, and on this shirt the word Helvetica is written in… Helvetica! It’s genius! I would have liked a Tahoma or Verdana one though.

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On our way home from last night in Shanghai. It has been incredible, hard to believe Tokyo will top it! Not sure that mobile will work in Japan. Xxx me!!

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Travelling through the countryside on the way back from Grand Prix Chinese rural is still quite densely populated and farmed, little mini cities dotted about. Ferrari won the race so we are off to eat snake to celebrate!

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Have arrived at the track – miles out of town. It is very very hot and very very loud!

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Going down Nanjing Road, the main shopping strip – it’s mind blowing!

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Have arrived safely, somewhat tiring plane trip but no dramas. The hotel is amazing! Our room is on 76th floor. This is the view from the foyer. Off to well deserved bed now!

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About to depart Auckland for 11 hour flight – over excited but sleepy!

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