It's been a good couple of days off, and while there is going to be another excursion (leaving tomorrow), I've taken some time to see some more of Shanghai. First, a couple of tips for anyone who wants to travel here. 1. Chinese people are loud, and there are a lot of them. Bring your headphones. There is very little peace or quiet to be had, especially in the cities, so be prepared to manufacture your own. 2. Traffic rules are loose, at best. Right on red is legal, and it doesn't have to give way to pedestrians, at least in practice, even if the law says otherwise. Even if you have a walk sign, you have to develop your awareness quickly and be prepared to avoid speeding cars, bikes, and scooters. I've adapted pretty well,
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