There's so much I would like to write about on our visit to Shanghai, but we are about to go get massages (I know... sucks to be us), but I'm trying to catch up as much as possible. I think I will bullet point a few highlights and then post some pictures.
- Our immigration experience was delightful (no sarcasm here). By the way, if you're going to take advantage of the 144 hour transit visa while visiting China, make sure you print your itinerary.
- The taxi ride to our friend's building was terrifying. This is the only time I have ever been in a taxi where the driver clearly had no clue where he was going. On route, he was driving 10 mph calling several people to ask for what we assume were directions, then picked up another passenger to help navigate, and finally, came to a dead stop on the freeway while trying to find our destination. All of this managed to double the length of the ride. Luckily, he was apologetic and did not try to overcharge us.
- Thanks to Kathleen and the other Concordia teachers for being such gracious hosts.
- The food in Shanghai was amazing and an adventure at times. We did a night market food tour where I ate snake which was literally killed and cleaned before our eyes.
- The night skyline from the Bund (riverbank) is a must see.
- The temples are spectacular and a little crowded on incense days (the temples were filled with Buddhist worshippers).
- If you can squeeze in a trip to a park, it is well worth it to see the plethora of activities that the locals participate in during the day.
- Now pictures...
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