...and now that I can access Blogger, I'll be able to update this blog and hopefully keep a consistent log of my time here in Shanghai. The past three weeks have seemed like an eternity, I've been adapting to the city's cultural differences, but not so much the language. While not knowing the language has limited our ability to converse with the people, it has led to some pretty hilarious exchanges, especially in taxis.
The driving here is one of the most glaring differences from the states. Essentially, drivers rule the road and pedestrians never have the right of way. Bikes and mopeds come from you at every angle (they never stop at lights), so you have to be aware of where you on the road. At this point, I am pretty used to the roads and am starting to get used to the habits of the drivers.
Eating in Shanghai has its good sides and its bad sides. A 7 course meal at a nice Chinese restaurant can cost as little as 70 RMB, about 10 dollars, while a cheaper meal can cost less than 3 USD. While the food is cheap, buying a bottle of water at a restaurant can cost 5 d0llars or more. Drinking the water from the tap is not something any of us want to take a risk doing. We stay away from street vendors and a lot of the food because it isn't regulated.
Here are some images from the past few weeks, I'll try to keep this updated.
Skittles Minis
Luwan District
Pizza Hut is fine dining in Shanghai
Resell streetwear in Shanghai, the store is the size of a bathroom stall
New Project Center, part of an evolving streetwear scene in Shanghai
Dennis Rodman, apparently still a notable athlete in China
Shot of Pudong from the Bund
Joe Smith, also a seemingly notable athlete in China.
Uniqlo!!
