Culture Shock

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After a tremendously long 14 ½ hour flight, we finally made it to Shanghai. I am now sitting in the airport waiting for our connection to Chengdu. The culture shock was apparent almost immediately on the flight over from LA. Being one of only a handful of white, english speakers was very interesting. The food on the plane . . .well let’s just say I am grateful for my pretzels and Swedish fish. I don’t travel without them. This is definitely one of the first places I have ever traveled to where I really feel like an outsider. The language and culture differences will be interesting. Nonetheless, I am excited to explore my way through this fascinating culture.

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Comments

[WAYNE]

WELCOME
GLAD TO SEE YOU MADE IT SAFE AND SOUND. ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

[Dani]

=)
Glad you all made it safe ! Can't wait to read the updates , Have fun !!!!

[David Tal]

Cheng Cheng!
Just Chengdu-it!

[Masha]

Glad you had a safe flight! Can't wait to see some food pics. :) lol

[DW]

swedish fish
GOOD choice on the sweed fish. when you walk arond like an outsider... strut!

[lette]

Chinese food
If you want to try something different, food in Chengdu will make it. Welcome !