Seasonal Paradise

Ferry Crossing

Ferry Crossing
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Ping and Irena on our ferry crossing from PuXi to
PuDong.

Shanghai Custom Tailoring Field Day

Shanghai Custom Tailoring Field Day
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

We saw Marc Lesnick off today. He picked up 15 shirts and 4 suits on his way to the airport. We stuck around and ordered 16 shirts, 2 three piece suits, an Asian dress and 4 ladies shirts.  All custom tailored, all for 3900 RMB all in. That's $500! If you're ever in Shanghai, the place to go is Shanghai ShiLio Pu Clothing Market. There were three floors and over 300 vendors.

The Glamor Bar (i), The Bund, Shanghai

The Glamor Bar (i)
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Last night, we met up with our new friends Justin and Annabelle who run

FastLife.com, a classy high-end ($70 a ticket) speed dating service. They

will return to Shanghai for 6 months and set up speed dating services here.

Conference Party at Blue Frog in Shanghai

Conference Party at Blue Frog in Shanghai
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Myself, Marc Lesnick (conference organizer), and Justin Parfitt (CEO of

fastlife.com).

Mirassou Cellars Champagne Tasting

Mirassou Cellars is in Saratoga, CA.

Hedonist Hike at Russian Ridge

Russian Ridge, in Silicon Valley, CA.  I called these hikes Hedonist Hikes because we brought champagne and chocolate and goodies for the pit stop.

First Friday Mixer

The hosting team at the First Friday Fun Professionals Mixer, an event I started running in Silicon Valley in 2000.  

60s Hippy Party

In San Jose, CA

60s Hippy Party, Steve and Grace

Steve and Grace show up for the 60s party, in San Jose, CA.

Sailing San Francisco Bay

Marin Hike

One of my favorite hikes on the planet.  North of San Francisco, off Muir Beach, there's a steep climb that takes you cliff side, and back round to the Pelican Inn.  

Hiking Black Mountain

Hiking Black Mtn with good friends, Barry, Miho, Kevin, Uwe

Hike Rancho San Antonio

Rancho San Antonio is the the most popular hiking area in Silicon Valley.

Charity Dance in Silicon Valley

Mission Peak Hike