Baak’. He’s my boss, a very inspiring and smart guy and I've found out these days that he’s quite funny too. So, I must say (at least to my personal opinion) that the vibes are good and positive. Two days ago Harry arrived here in Shanghai and we have three more days to go, before he goes (so actually we’re half way through). I joined him on some little sightseeing, but most of the time we find ourselves in offices or hotels to meet up with potential clients and partners here in Shanghai.Next to some network meeting we went to a Benelux Chamber of Commerce event (we’re looking for ways to establish partnership) and already had a strategy meeting with CBC (partner in management training). But the most interesting meetings (I think) will be tomorrow and Thursday: Strategy session on creative industries in Shanghai (we want to be a partner in the Dutch Design week here in October), lunch will all Dutch CEO’s in Shanghai and a diner at the Consuls home with successful Dutch entrepreneurs. So I’m looking forward to the coming days. Next to introducing Harry to as much people as possible we need to develop the China strategy for the coming period (which implies the good news that De Baak wants to continue in China). It's great to spend this week with Harry and it gives me a strong foundation to build upon.
I started this week with Harry being a little tired, because of the previous week with Stefan in Shanghai. I had to work during the daytime to prepare for Harry’s stay (there were a few moments I joined Stefan on some cultural sightseeing), but of course all the evening
s I spend with Stefan and we did lots of social activities with some of my friends. Stefan enjoyed his stay here very much, and I enjoyed his company a lot, but because of the dual program I felt like I never had that holiday to Thailand by the time Stefan left on Friday (so tired). A few of the highlights for me during Stefan’s stay: visiting the Lupu bridge which gave us a beautiful view on the construction of the EXPO 2010, the observatory of the Shanghai World Finance Centre (not cheap, Yuan 150,-, but def worth it), very nice diners especially at LostHeaven, Guiyu Hunan and ‘50% off’ Mexican food and lastly band playing at the Brown Sugar at Xintiandi. When Stefan left on Friday I was very tired of course and spend a rather quiet Friday night with Eddie the guitarist and his friend Mike (bass-player). Then Saturday was a total music day: play at the Basque afternoon bbq, than rehearsal at Jz School and at night a gig for the European Chamber of Commerce in the Jin Mao tower (Pudong). Sunday I woke up 8am to go the Pudong Airport to pick up Harry.
So since my return in Shanghai I haven’t been bored once (and even saw an opportunity to restart my Chinese lessons again this evening). The only bad news that my visa application was declined (maybe because of the Pig flu - dont really know), so I probably have to leave the country this Sunday to go to Hong Kong to get a new Visa – just while I planned to relax a little with Angie, who will come back to Shanghai tomorrow. I haven’t seen her since my flight to Thailand. So very great she comes back. Let’s see what happens on this Visa-situation. Keep u posted from wherever I am.
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