This was very interesting and the many photos were excellent. Two things that surprised me were the amount of graffiti on the buildings and the garish green and yellow building by the river. Call me traditional, but those images seemed so out of place, and even disappointing, to me.

I appreciate being able to read about and see places where I have not traveled. It's always fascinating to glimpse another place, another culture, another viewpoint. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.