November in Shanghai

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There have been a few things that have happened/ places I have been to that deserve a photo and explanation. We have a saying around here that goes a little something like this: TIC.........This is China.
This is said a lot.

Just a side note for the fireworks video- fireworks happen ALL the time and ANY time here. The week day morning, afternoon, weekend morning, afternoon, evening....you name it. I couldn't understand why they would set them off in the daylight, but apparently when someone has moved or has gotten married they set off fireworks. I think they like to let everyone know about their celebrations!

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Photos

Traffic jam!
We were on a bus to the fabric market (the first time) and there was a traffic jam that was pretty bad. All lanes were mashed into one and I was happy I was on the bus and not in a taxi.

On the bus
First bus ride in Shanghai....haha

walking back
We tried to get on a bus after the fabric market, but since it was a busy area we couldn't find the stop or a taxi, so we walked....the construction was everywhere because of the upcoming World Expo in May.

fake bricks
On the walk back, we saw a man laying bricks on a building......wait.....no......they were definatly fake!!!

Shanghai Times Square
We had just been to starbucks and decided to take a look in the mall. All the stores were luxury brands and there were some fancy glass sculptures, so why not take a pic?

Amy this one's for you!!
COACH

Xin Zhuang
On the way to our subway station this lady was walking infront of us....oh China.

fabric market- round 2
one week later we ventured back to the fabric market to pic up our custom coats. while waiting we found a street nearby which was lined with shops and food vendors...

Everything 2 Yuan
Like the dollar store, but more like the .50 cent store for us!!

Fabric market
This isn't the greates pic, but it is at the stall where we got our coats made. The man beside me was the owner, his daughter-in-law and the tailor on the right.

Boxing Cat Brewery
This place was recommended to me for it's western food and BEER! Being a brewery and all.

Comments

[Debbie]

Great job on the Blog Blub
You are doing a great job with this. very enjoyable!!

[Big Blub]

Wow Baby !
Nice coats ladies, pretty in Blue, even the colour blind guy could tell ! Definitely not a city to drive in ! wait till the World Expo is happin ! Yikes ! Happy shopping !

[Shelley DeMonte]

I work with your Mom
Hi Genelle, I work with your Mom and I have been following your Blog. I love reading about your adventures and get quite a chuckle out of some of your pictures. How wonderful you are having the time of your life. Please keep the Blog coming. Looking forward to the next entry Shelley