Blogs from Shanghai, China, Asia - page 13

So, we have lived together for the past year! We have had some amazing memories together and I am sure that you will do great in your life back in the States!!! Here are some of our memories; img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/10404353_10152100123646722_1098187878499297198_n.jpg~320x480 One of our first selfies together....even before we had moved in together!!! img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/10407297_10152110452826722_2195184721794849643_n.jpg~320x480 When we were first looking at the apartment together and walking through the Jing'an area img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/10473609_10100155127295832_6907998693602878308_n.jpg~320x480 Together at those statues with Lauren! img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobi... read more

So, at Disney English, we are not allowed to celebrate religious holidays. But we CAN have fun celebrating other types of holidays around the year (usually by crazy dressing up!) Firstly there was Halloween! The craziness of being able to just dress up in anything but our blues may have made some of us go a little overboard, but at least we had a great time doing it! I certainly did!!! img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431097990808.jpg~320x480 (Dressing up for work) img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431097984118.jpg~320x480 (Cat and mouse with Lisa) img=http://rs473.pbsrc.com/albums/rr97/fitzy90_2008/Mobile%20Uploads/mmexport1431095400448.jpg~320x480 (Mouse for work) (The mouse a... read more

The only way I can describe this unique city is by saying that there is not a boring building in site. The architecture and lights create an unbelievable skyline during the day and especially at night. Our hotel is right on The Bund so we are within walking distance from a ton of great restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Our first night we ate at Lost Heaven where we had some delicious Chinese and Tibetan style dishes. The buildings along The Bund are very European in style. In contrast the other side of the river is filled with oriental buildings; this walk incredibly interesting and eye catching. Day 1 and 2 were mainly work days. Class in the morning, and interviews in the afternoon. Our group traveled out to Shanghai University's School of Public Economics while our ... read more

If I tell you that the city of Shanghai has over 20 million people, which is about 20 times the size of Calgary, you will get an idea of how busy the airport was when we arrived. City noise is acerbated by drivers’ constant use of their car horns and the fact that many people with strident voices feel the need to shout, rather than simply speak. Tour guides mostly use microphones turned up really loud so if you are near one or more of these groups you hear only a constant babble. A visit to the Urban Planning Museum showed just how much the city has changed in the last 30 years and that amount of change is impressive, especially when it involves relocating huge numbers of people. Most live in apartments as few can ... read more

We met our Shanghai guide Agnes in the lobby in the morning for our last full day in China. We’ve had some great guides and Agnes was no exception. She is funny, very experienced and extremely efficient. We drove to the Bund, the city’s original Wall Street of sorts, a mix of beautiful early 20th century neoclassical and art deco buildings lining the Huangpu River. We then walked through the People’s Square heading for Old Town. Like Beijing with its Hutangs, Shanghai also has old neighborhoods scattered amidst modern high rises. We walked through the alleys of Old Town, narrowly escaping being run over by motorcycles, pedicabs and bicycles. We passed many street vendors catering to the cuisines of local residents (fried scorpion anyone?). And as we walked, we are reminded that China is still on ... read more