So it’s that time of year when we head over for one of many trips to check in with the factories. Thought I’d share some pictures of our good times.

First morning in Shaghai, jetleg in full effect, thought I’d go for a nice quiet 5am run in the park alone. Hard to find “alone” in Shaghai.

All around the city was the hype for the Wold Expo, which I’ll do my best to make it, sometime after factory meetings.

So although I can’t show you factory floor images, as there are many brands being produced here that might not appreciate it, I must say this one factory is top notch, a Gore approved facility, and makes some “Olympic” grade gear. What I can show is the stacks of Gore & other tech fabric they have in their storage facility. At $12/yd, this was like bank vault.

So let’s go shopping shall we? 7pm at night and the markets start hopping

Wait, something’s not right here… That logo looks strange

“I give you Best-Friend price”

Again, something just not right here…

McDonalds has to ruin every shot I try to take.

OK, off to Hong Kong

Where the food runs deep

Seriously, no more

Even out at the night market

“Live” garnishes? Can u spot it?

No trip to HK would be complete unless you roll out to Temple street market for some new threads and a bling watch that dies before you make the airport.