Shanghai has been such an amazing city. Over the years I have visited a number of great cities and have had epic adventures in all, London, Bangkok, Tokyo, Amsterdam... but there's definitely something special about Shanghai.
Perhaps this morning I'm feeling a bit pre-nostalgic simply because Shanghai is here and now... maybe it's the amazing food ( I had a very special treat to a local style Hairy Crab dinner the other night, I was accompanied by 2 Shanghainese women and a friend of their's from Mexico. The crab was delicious and the company exceptional. - I forgot to take any pictures though. Obviously, my attentions were elsewhere). Maybe it's the people who have been so kind and helpful and generous of spirit that have helped generate such fond feelings for this expansive and densely populated city. Could it be that Shanghai feels a bit like home? There are many similarities between the two: congested roads shared by autos, cyclists, and pedestrians, mixed cultures eastern and western, landmark architecture (Shanghai has definitely got us there), a conscious effort to stay in the city, and thrive in the city – by so many of us. Likely it's all of that and more.
A great host has also played a key role in my successfully enjoying this time in Shanghai. I could not have gotten along so well and with such ease were it not for the efforts of my host. For that I am most grateful.
Here are a few random shots from around the city.
Just in case you were'nt sure if that
would be a good thing to do.
The ever popular Mahjong
Communist era bric-a-brac
Local fruit vendors. I'm sure we'll see this
look in Milan and Paris this fall.
Mmm, Street food.
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An evening at Barbarosa
Yuyuen Garden
1 comment:
I think you'd make a great travel writer...so many interesting places, and your own unique point of view...it's refreshing. A question, do you know the significance of the peacock on top of the pagoda at Yuyuen Garden? elm
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