Global Business Semester Fall 2007 Trip to Asia

It is 6am, we are ready to leave from Larnaca and Erik is starting with Sbarro, the breakfast of champions. We were soon to learn that his motto for the trip would be "leave no plate unturn ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:52:09 -0700

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It is 6am, we are ready to leave from Larnaca and Erik is starting with Sbarro, the breakfast of champions. We were soon to learn that his motto for the trip would be "leave no plate unturn ...

This is Humayun's Tomb. Much of Delhi's most impressive remaining architecture is from the Mughal period. This building served as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

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This is Humayun's Tomb. Much of Delhi's most impressive remaining architecture is from the Mughal period. This building served as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

The first official day of our trip. We have overnighted into Delhi and are diving into the city. This is at Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, which is in the heart of Old Delhi. T ...

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The first official day of our trip. We have overnighted into Delhi and are diving into the city. This is at Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, which is in the heart of Old Delhi. T ...

Restoration work at Humayun's Tomb is being done by hand, using traditional methods.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:20:59 -0700

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Restoration work at Humayun's Tomb is being done by hand, using traditional methods.

Again at Humayun's Tomb. What you can see in the background is that these mausoleums have incredible, peaceful gardens surrounding them.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:21:01 -0700

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Again at Humayun's Tomb. What you can see in the background is that these mausoleums have incredible, peaceful gardens surrounding them.

Inside Humayun's Tomb.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:20:53 -0700

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Inside Humayun's Tomb.

More inside Humayun's Tomb.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:20:54 -0700

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More inside Humayun's Tomb.

Resting at Qutub's Minaret, a site that combines an ancient Hindu temple (in the background), with a famous minaret (next picture).

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:20:28 -0700

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Resting at Qutub's Minaret, a site that combines an ancient Hindu temple (in the background), with a famous minaret (next picture).

Qutub's minaret itself with its distinctive architectural style.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:28:39 -0700

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Qutub's minaret itself with its distinctive architectural style.

We arranged a visit to the Taj Palace, a superb 5 star hotel, for Ben to meet a senior manager. After a successful informational interview, Ben treats Kimberly to afternoon tea.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:47:22 -0700

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We arranged a visit to the Taj Palace, a superb 5 star hotel, for Ben to meet a senior manager. After a successful informational interview, Ben treats Kimberly to afternoon tea.

This man is very kind. If you park your car outside his store, he will say nice things to your tyres!

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:46:50 -0700

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This man is very kind. If you park your car outside his store, he will say nice things to your tyres!

There are very few things in the world worth driving 5 hours in each direction for. The Taj Mahal is one of them. It is my third time visiting it and it is, particularly on a sunny day, im ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:20:20 -0700

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There are very few things in the world worth driving 5 hours in each direction for. The Taj Mahal is one of them. It is my third time visiting it and it is, particularly on a sunny day, im ...

This might not win the National Geographic Photo of the Year, but this is one of those classic shots that must be done!

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:15:27 -0700

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This might not win the National Geographic Photo of the Year, but this is one of those classic shots that must be done!

Another view of the Taj Mahal.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:15:43 -0700

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Another view of the Taj Mahal.

These arches are on the exterior of the Taj Mahal.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:16:24 -0700

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These arches are on the exterior of the Taj Mahal.

After a hard Sunday of sightseeing, we sit down for an amazing grilled lunch. Nobody could move after this.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:16:18 -0700

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After a hard Sunday of sightseeing, we sit down for an amazing grilled lunch. Nobody could move after this.

It is Monday and we have to put our ties on. Here we visited with some old friends at Evalueserve, probably the most advanced KPO (knowledge process outsourcing) firm in India. Evalueserve ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:16:17 -0700

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It is Monday and we have to put our ties on. Here we visited with some old friends at Evalueserve, probably the most advanced KPO (knowledge process outsourcing) firm in India. Evalueserve ...

Some of the junior analysts at Evalueserve meet the group and discuss work, life and what one does for fun in Delhi.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:29:30 -0700

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Some of the junior analysts at Evalueserve meet the group and discuss work, life and what one does for fun in Delhi.

The office parks in Gurgaon are identical those in the United States.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:30:42 -0700

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The office parks in Gurgaon are identical those in the United States.

We have now moved on to Bangalore, the software capital of the world. 50% of the CMM Level-5 software firms in the world (the highest level of the software industry's process certification) ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:30:42 -0700

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We have now moved on to Bangalore, the software capital of the world. 50% of the CMM Level-5 software firms in the world (the highest level of the software industry's process certification) ...

A bull temple in Bangalore. This bull is the mount of the god, Shiva.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:31:07 -0700

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A bull temple in Bangalore. This bull is the mount of the god, Shiva.

The local priest gives the group a blessing.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:31:06 -0700

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The local priest gives the group a blessing.

The kind folks at the STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) are responsible for helping foreign investors navigate the Indian bureaucracy. They do an incredible job and definitely have ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:31:34 -0700

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The kind folks at the STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) are responsible for helping foreign investors navigate the Indian bureaucracy. They do an incredible job and definitely have ...

Bangalore Palace was the summer palace of the King of Mysore. It is oddly styled after Windsor Castle in the UK.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:32:37 -0700

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Bangalore Palace was the summer palace of the King of Mysore. It is oddly styled after Windsor Castle in the UK.

Strutting outside the STPI offices.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:31:50 -0700

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Strutting outside the STPI offices.

The Infosys campus is famous for its size, golf courses, swimming pools and generally city-within-a-city approach. Infosys is looking to fill 28,000 jobs in this year and will receive 1 mil ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:33:22 -0700

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The Infosys campus is famous for its size, golf courses, swimming pools and generally city-within-a-city approach. Infosys is looking to fill 28,000 jobs in this year and will receive 1 mil ...

Another scene on the Infosys campus.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:33:25 -0700

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Another scene on the Infosys campus.

They clean up nicely, don't they?

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:32:40 -0700

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They clean up nicely, don't they?

Auto-rickshaws (tuk-tuks) are everywhere in India.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:31:59 -0700

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Auto-rickshaws (tuk-tuks) are everywhere in India.

Crossing the street in Bangalore can be an exercise in courage, timing and peripheral vision.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:32:05 -0700

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Crossing the street in Bangalore can be an exercise in courage, timing and peripheral vision.

Switching gears completely, we are now in Hong Kong. This is in the "Times Square" area of Hong Kong on Saturday night and it is packed!

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:33:41 -0700

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Switching gears completely, we are now in Hong Kong. This is in the "Times Square" area of Hong Kong on Saturday night and it is packed!

Hong Kong reminds me very much of Manhattan.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:33:47 -0700

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Hong Kong reminds me very much of Manhattan.

Hong Kong island very mountainous with only a small flat area so the city is built vertically. This is the view from Victoria's Peak.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:33:50 -0700

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Hong Kong island very mountainous with only a small flat area so the city is built vertically. This is the view from Victoria's Peak.

In the Hong Kong market, the fish, eels, crabs and other ocean-y things are very fresh!

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:47:41 -0700

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In the Hong Kong market, the fish, eels, crabs and other ocean-y things are very fresh!

Out on Lantao island in Hong Kong, on the way to the Po Ling monastery. Note, the country is very green.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:34:06 -0700

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Out on Lantao island in Hong Kong, on the way to the Po Ling monastery. Note, the country is very green.

Po Ling monastery is famous for its 28 meter bronze Buddha.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:34:27 -0700

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Po Ling monastery is famous for its 28 meter bronze Buddha.

A statue near the bronze Buddha.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:34:31 -0700

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A statue near the bronze Buddha.

Thanos has some important business to attend to.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:34:55 -0700

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Thanos has some important business to attend to.

Yes, when you triple-dog-dare David, he will run through a water fountain.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:35:02 -0700

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Yes, when you triple-dog-dare David, he will run through a water fountain.

Inside the Hong Kong subway which is the cleanest, nicest, easiest subway system I have ever seen.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:35:06 -0700

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Inside the Hong Kong subway which is the cleanest, nicest, easiest subway system I have ever seen.

We have come to Shanghai! This is Nanjing Road, a major shopping and tourist street.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:36:47 -0700

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We have come to Shanghai! This is Nanjing Road, a major shopping and tourist street.

Life is sweet when you are strolling through Shanghai...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:36:34 -0700

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Life is sweet when you are strolling through Shanghai...

The Huangpu river bisects Shanghai and is a prominent feature in the city.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:38:16 -0700

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The Huangpu river bisects Shanghai and is a prominent feature in the city.

Pudong is a space-age neighborhood in Shanghai with non-stop construction of skyscrapers. You expect a flying car to be around the corner.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:37:49 -0700

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Pudong is a space-age neighborhood in Shanghai with non-stop construction of skyscrapers. You expect a flying car to be around the corner.

In the food matchup of the trip, the deep-fried hairy Shanghai-ese crab is no match for Thanos!

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:38:22 -0700

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In the food matchup of the trip, the deep-fried hairy Shanghai-ese crab is no match for Thanos!

Still in Shanghai, David tries his hand at making a silk blanket.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:35:31 -0700

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Still in Shanghai, David tries his hand at making a silk blanket.

The Old City in Shanghai has been beautifully maintained.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:38:38 -0700

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The Old City in Shanghai has been beautifully maintained.

More from the Old City.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:38:49 -0700

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More from the Old City.

A Jade Buddha in Shanghai.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:39:01 -0700

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A Jade Buddha in Shanghai.

This factory outside of Shanghai makes Ikea chairs among assorted other things. The global supply chain (almost) starts here. We say almost because the raw materials come to Shanghai from ...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:47:40 -0700

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This factory outside of Shanghai makes Ikea chairs among assorted other things. The global supply chain (almost) starts here. We say almost because the raw materials come to Shanghai from ...

Tiananmen Square is simply enormous. It can hold 1 million people which is 1.5x the population of Cyprus.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:40:10 -0700

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Tiananmen Square is simply enormous. It can hold 1 million people which is 1.5x the population of Cyprus.

Entering into the Forbidden City, the former ruling home of the Emperors of China.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:40:13 -0700

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Entering into the Forbidden City, the former ruling home of the Emperors of China.

The Forbidden City is yet another thing in China that is on a gigantic scale. It is a palace that is 1km long by 1km wide.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:40:25 -0700

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The Forbidden City is yet another thing in China that is on a gigantic scale. It is a palace that is 1km long by 1km wide.

A scene inside the Forbidden City. These pots were used to hold water to fight fires.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:40:28 -0700

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A scene inside the Forbidden City. These pots were used to hold water to fight fires.

The exterior wall of the Forbidden City.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:40:49 -0700

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The exterior wall of the Forbidden City.

Thanos in front of the Temple of Heaven.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:00:47 -0700

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Thanos in front of the Temple of Heaven.

A building outside the Temple of Heaven. The weather turned chilly for a few hours, but...

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:41:04 -0700

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A building outside the Temple of Heaven. The weather turned chilly for a few hours, but...

...by the afternoon when we came to the Summer Palace, it was sunny again.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:43:11 -0700

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...by the afternoon when we came to the Summer Palace, it was sunny again.

The Summer Palace of the Beijing emperors.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:02:47 -0700

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The Summer Palace of the Beijing emperors.

A lot of the terrain through which is goes is mountainous and difficult.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:45:16 -0700

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A lot of the terrain through which is goes is mountainous and difficult.

The Great Wall of China stretches for a simply incredible 4,000 miles.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:44:33 -0700

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The Great Wall of China stretches for a simply incredible 4,000 miles.

In fact, very very busy. This steep turn in the wall caused quite a human traffic jam, but we persevered through.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:45:25 -0700

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In fact, very very busy. This steep turn in the wall caused quite a human traffic jam, but we persevered through.

As you see, it was busy on a pretty Sunday afternoon.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:45:20 -0700

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As you see, it was busy on a pretty Sunday afternoon.

We were in transit in the brand-new (two weeks!) Bangkok airport.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:53:34 -0700

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We were in transit in the brand-new (two weeks!) Bangkok airport.

Gucci and mythology...in Bangkok airport.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:53:39 -0700

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Gucci and mythology...in Bangkok airport.

Hard as it is to believe, this picture was not posed! That would be David on an overnight flight.

nobody@smugmug.com (GLS) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:46:29 -0700

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Hard as it is to believe, this picture was *not* posed! That would be David on an overnight flight.